National Conference on Gender Data and Statistics
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation · Social issues · Posted 02 NOV 2026 7:04PM
What happened
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with UN Women, organized a national conference in New Delhi to disseminate findings from Women and Men in India 2025 and deliberate on leveraging gender statistics for evidence-based policymaking.
Why it matters for UPSC
This conference is crucial for UPSC aspirants studying inclusive development, women empowerment, and the role of data in formulating social sector policies as outlined in GS Paper I and II.
Key objectives
- Disseminate and deliberate on the findings of MoSPI's flagship publication Women and Men in India 2025.
- Strengthen the analysis and use of gender statistics for evidence-based policymaking.
- Focus on four thematic technical sessions covering health, education, employment/care, and financial inclusion.