MCP server launched by NSO to make Government Data AI-Ready

MCP server launched by NSO to make Government Data AI-Ready

¨     MCP server launched by NSO to make Government Data AI-Ready.

¨     The beta version of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server was launched by the National Statistics Office under MoSPI.

¨     The MCP server has been integrated with the eSankhyiki portal, India’s national statistics platform.

¨     The initiative has been introduced to enable direct access to official datasets through AI tools.

¨     Seven key data products have been included in the initial beta release.

¨     The datasets cover Periodic Labour Force Survey, Consumer Price Index, Annual Survey of Industries, Index of Industrial Production, National Account Statistics, Wholesale Price Index and Environmental Statistics.

¨     Users can query datasets without downloading large files, saving time and computing resources.

¨     The server allows automation of reports and integration with private analytical tools.

¨     The initiative supports data-driven policymaking and citizen participation in development.

¨     The launch aligns with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat and democratising access to AI-ready data.

¨     This launch, ahead of the AI ​​Impact Summit to be held from February 15-20, 2026, demonstrates NSO India's commitment to making a real impact on the data ecosystem by utilizing emerging technologies like AI.