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# What is the function of ESO(Economic and Statistical Organisation of Punjab)?

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## Answers

### Answer by Biswajeet Bhattacharya

**Economic and Statistical Organization (ESO)** is a statistical agency which provides vital statistical information on **economic, social and environmental** issues. Economic and Statistical Organization (ESO) assists Universities, Government and Non-Government Organizations, planners in decision making and research. The statistical data is provided free of cost.

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Formed on **1st January 1949** the Economic and Statistical Organization Punjab (ESO) is an agency of State Government of Punjab. The **headquarters** of the agency is based in **Chandigarh (union territory of India)**, Punjab. More than 800 employees are associated with Economic and Statistical Organization Punjab (ESO). **Parminder Singh Dhindsa** an Indian politician from Shiromani Akali Dal is responsible for the smooth functioning of this statistical agency.

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Major functions of Economic and Statistical Organization Punjab (ESO) involves **statistical work, planning work and formulating other development schemes**. The major publications of Economic and Statistical Organization Punjab (ESO) are **Statistical Abstract of Punjab-Periodicity**, **Economic Survey of Punjab- Periodicity** and **State Income –Periodicity** which are published **annually**. Apart from these publications, **District level Planning -Periodicity** is published **regularly**.

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Punjab an Indian state lies to the **northern** part of the country. Punjab shares its borders with the Indian states of **Jammu and Kashmir** to the north, **Himachal Pradesh** to the east, **Haryana** to the southeast, **Rajasthan** to the southwest and the **Pakistan province of Punjab** to the west. Punjab covers an area of **50,362 sq km (19445 sq mi)**. The **capital** of Punjab is **Chandigarh** which is a **Union Territory** and also the **capital** of **Haryana**. There are 22 districts in Punjab with **Ludhiana** being the **largest city**. **Captain Amarinder Singh** from Indian National Congress (INC) is the **Chief Minister** of the state. Punjab is a unicameral legislature with **117** seats and **13** Parliamentary constituencies. **V P Singh Badnore** is the **Governor** of the state. The total population of the state as per the 2011 census is **27,704,236**. Punjabi is being spoken by the inhabitants of the state.


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