The Journal of Income and Wealth
  • Year: 2007
  • Volume: 29
  • Issue: 1

Compilation of national accounts statistics in India: A historical perspective

  • Author:
  • Ramesh Kolli
  • Total Page Count: 28
  • Page Number: 93 to 120

National Accounts Division, Central Statistical Organisation

JEL Classification: E01

Abstract

National Income estimation has a long history in India. Several national and international experts have made contributions in enriching the compilation of national income in India. The paper provides a historical record of the development and the current status of the National Accounts Statistics in India.