Was the delay in releasing PLFS (2017–18) political?
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Was the delay in releasing PLFS (2017–18) political?
Background:
PLFS (Periodic Labour Force Survey) replaced NSS Employment-Unemployment Survey.
The 2017–18 PLFS report showed India’s unemployment at 6.1%, the highest in 45 years.
Its release was delayed until after the 2019 general elections → sparked debate on political interference.
Balanced Answer: Officially, MoSPI cited “methodological transition” as the reason. However, the delay raised doubts. From a professional perspective, timely release is essential to maintain trust in official statistics.
Cross Q: 👉 If you were an ISS officer, what would you do in such a situation?Response: I would recommend early release with clear methodological caveats, ensuring transparency while safeguarding credibility.
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