Cabinet clears Rs 4,371-Crore VISTAR scheme to overhaul India's statistical system

New Delhi, Nov 4 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 4,371.10-crore central sector scheme to overhaul and modernise India's official statistical system, with a focus on expanding data collection, accelerating digital transformation, integrating artificial intelligence and strengthening research capabilities over the next five years. The 'Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research' (VISTAR) will be implemented from 2026-27 to 2030-31 and is designed to create a more dynamic, real-time and future-ready statistical architecture in line with the government's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Announcing the decision after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini…