DES

Directorate of Economics and Statistics

The initial nomenclature of the DES, Manipur was ‘State Statistical Bureau (SSB)’. It was set up in Manipur in July, 1958. From a small beginning during the 2nd Five Year Plan, the SSB had expanded gradually. In addition to the routine works, the SSB, Manipur started participation in the survey programmes of National Sample Survey (NSS), which was sponsored by the Central Government, from the 5th sub-round of the 17thround (1962-63) of NSS. With increase in work load and responsibility both in terms of scope and coverage with the participation in the NSS Programme, the expansion of the SSB started from 1963-64 (18th round of NSS). During 1963-64, there were 10 sub-divisions in Manipur of which 3 sub-divisions such as Mao, Tamenglong and Ukhrul were not covered by the All IndiaProgramme of NSS due to disturbed conditions in those days. From 1970-71 onwards, the NSS Programme covered the whole State of Manipur.