Paper: GS – III, Subject: Indian Economy, Topic: Economic Related Acts, Schemes, Policies and Indices, Issue: Household Income Survey in 2026.
Context:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) will conduct its first Household Income Survey in 2026. A Technical Expert Group will guide the process, which aims to measure household income and assess how technology adoption affects wages.
Key Takeaways:
Key Points of the Upcoming Household Income Survey:
- First-Ever Comprehensive Survey: This will be the first dedicated nationwide survey focused specifically on measuring household income in India.
- Conducted by MoSPI: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will be responsible for conducting the survey.
- Target Year: The survey is scheduled to take place in 2026.

Objectives:
Measure household income across the country. Assess the impact of technology adoption on wages.
- Generate vital information for deriving income distribution and welfare insights. Understand the structural changes in the Indian economy over the past 75 years.

Recent Initiatives by MoSPI Addressing Data Gaps:
- The National Sample Survey (NSS) has taken initiatives to address data gaps in various social and economic areas.
- Other Surveys: MoSPI has conducted several surveys in recent years, including:
- Annual surveys on unincorporated enterprises.
- Surveys on the service sector.
- Forward-looking survey on private sector capital expenditure.
- Surveys on domestic travel and tourism.
- Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): MoSPI released the results of its maiden monthly PLFS, which collects data on households’ usual monthly income from rent, pension, interest, and remittances (though these specific findings have not yet been released).
- Upcoming Releases: Results from the Annual Survey of Industries for 2023-24 and Household Social Consumption: Health will be released in the coming months.
Anticipated Benefits of Income Distribution Survey:

Conclusion:
- The planned Household Income Survey is a pivotal initiative for India, as it seeks to fill gaps in income data collection that have persisted for decades.
- By enabling a clearer picture of income distribution, impacts of technology, and changing economic conditions, this survey can significantly inform policy decisions, contribute to social welfare programs, and facilitate economic planning.
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