National 06 October 2026
NSO Releases Key Findings of National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) July 2025 – June 2026
Why in the News?
The **National Statistics Office (NSO)** under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (**MoSPI**) released the key findings from the first-ever **National Household Travel Survey (NHTS)** conducted during July 2025 – June 2026.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Survey Scope & Baseline Definition:
- Covered 14,274 villages and 10,377 urban blocks, collecting data from 4,92,023 households across 20,34,371 individuals.
- Defined a 'trip' strictly as travel covering a distance of **more than 1 km**.
- Workforce Mobility Trends:
- **Two-wheelers** lead workplace commutes, accounting for **42.6%** of all workers (37.1% rural vs. 52.3% urban).
- **83.4%** of workers commute to fixed workplaces in under 30 minutes.
- Average monthly workplace commute cost stands at **₹785** (Urban: ₹1,044; Rural: ₹612).
- Student Mobility Insights:
- Primary modes of transport for student transit: Walking (**37.0%**), Buses (**29.5%**), and Bicycles (**15.8%**).
- **87.6%** of students reach their educational institution within 30 minutes.
- Average monthly student travel expense: **₹443** (Urban: ₹617; Rural: ₹361).
- Overnight & Long-Distance Travel:
- **Buses (55.8%)** and **Railways (17.7%)** account for 73.5% of all household overnight journeys.
- **70.2%** of overnight travel is undertaken for social and religious purposes.
Static GK Facts:
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI):
- Minister of State (Independent Charge): **Rao Inderjit Singh**.
- National Statistics Office (NSO):
- Formed on **May 23, 2019**, through the merger of the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).
- National Statistics Day: Celebrated in India on **June 29** (Birth anniversary of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis).
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which agency conducted and released the first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) 2025-26?
A: National Statistics Office (NSO under MoSPI)
Q: As per NHTS 2025-26, what is the primary mode of transport used by Indian workers for commuting to fixed workplaces?
A: Two-Wheelers (42.6%)
Q: What is the national average monthly expenditure incurred by a worker commuting to a fixed workplace according to NHTS?
A: ₹785 per month
Q: When is National Statistics Day celebrated in India every year?
A: June 29
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