Why in the News?
The National Statistical Office (NSO) launched the first ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) for 2024–25.
What is ASISSE
- New annual survey of incorporated services sector
- Covers:
- Companies under Companies Act 1956/2013
- Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
Conducted By
- National Statistical Office (NSO)
- Under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Objectives
- Create database of formal services sector
- Fill data gap in services economy
- Provide data for policymaking
Coverage
Sectors included: Trade, Transport, Hospitality, IT services, Education, Health, and Professional services
Key Features
- Sample size: ~21 lakh enterprises
- Data source: GSTN database
- Coverage: All States and UTs
- Digital data collection
- Legal basis:
- Collection of Statistics Act 2008
- Jan Vishwas Act 2023
Why It is Important
- Services sector contributes 50%+ of GDP
- First annual data for formal services sector
- Helps measure:
- Employment
- Growth
- Investment
Related Surveys
- ASI: Annual Survey of Industries (Manufacturing)
- ASUSE: Unincorporated Sector Survey
- ASISSE: Incorporated Services Sector
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