♦ The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 1 January 2025 unveiled a new logo and mascot as part of efforts to modernise its institutional identity and improve public outreach. The launch marks a step towards reinforcing the role of official statistics in policy formulation and nation-building, while promoting data-driven governance and transparency.

♦ According to the Ministry, the new logo reflects the theme “Data for Development” and highlights the importance of statistics in India’s economic and social progress. The design incorporates the Ashoka Chakra to symbolise truth, transparency and good governance, while the Rupee symbol at the centre underlines the role of statistical data in economic planning and policymaking.

♦ The logo also features numerical elements representing modern data systems and statistical science, along with an upward growth bar to indicate progress supported by reliable data. The colour palette – saffron, white, green and deep blue – draws from India’s national colours and signifies growth, sustainability, stability and knowledge.