AIDIS and agricultural households survey for July 2026-June 2027
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What happened
- NSO will run the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) and the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households from July 2026 to June 2027; draft concept notes were placed for comment [PIB].
- AIDIS began in 1961-62 and last ran in the 77th Round (2019) at RBI’s request; SAS began in 2003 [PIB].
Background
- SAS covers income, debt, land, livestock, technology use and access to schemes [PIB].
Why it matters
- Farm debt and household asset data are central to credit and land policy.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-09-11): NSO will run the All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) and the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households from July 2026 to June 2027; draft concept notes were placed for comment.
- Farm debt and household asset data are central to credit and land policy.
Quotable data pointAIDIS began in 1961-62 and last ran in the 77th Round (2019) at RBI's request; SAS began in 2003.
PIB: AIDIS and SAS 2026-27, 11 Sep 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: AIDIS, SAS.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
First AIDIS was conducted in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
SAS of Agricultural Households began in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: AIDIS and SAS 2026-27, 11 Sep 2025
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