India’s data landscape just got smarter. The NSO, operating under MoSPI, has launched the beta version of its groundbreaking Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tied to the national e-Statistics Portal. This Friday rollout equips AI applications with direct pipelines to official datasets, streamlining what was once a cumbersome process.
Aimed at empowering everyone from individuals to researchers and corporations, the platform opens doors to seven initial data products: Periodic Labour Force Survey, Consumer Price Index, Annual Survey of Industries, Index of Industrial Production, National Accounts Statistics, Wholesale Price Index, and Environment Statistics. Future updates will broaden this scope.
Key benefits include querying datasets without downloads, embedding stats into tools, automating reports, and single-connection multi-dataset access. Time saved on logistics translates directly to deeper insights and faster decisions.
This step cements India’s commitment to a world-class data backbone for development. It enhances policy precision across administrations and invites citizen-led contributions via superior information.
Building momentum for the 2026 AI Impact Summit, NSO demonstrates AI mastery in data spheres. It aligns with Working Group 6’s vision under Secretary Dr. Saurabh Garg, delivering on accessible, adaptable official statistics.
Eliminating intermediaries, MCP accelerates analytics, fuels strategic business moves, and delivers policymakers the numbers they need on demand. Legacy government data now thrives in modern AI environments.
With a focus on economic and social indicators in its seven datasets, the server will incorporate more via feedback-driven phases. Dive in through the ministry website, backed by full documentation.