In what is expected to improve the accuracy and speed of data collection for retail inflation, the government will start using tablets for collection of data on prices from next year.

According to sources, the ministry of statistics and programme implementation is already undertaking a pilot using computer assisted personal interview (CAPI) electronic tablets for price collection for consumer price index. Advertisement

“From January 1, price collection for CPI will be done fully through CAPI tablets. From November, a pilot testing is being undertaken to iron out any chinks in the system,” said a person familiar with the development.

The move comes at a time when the government is also working on updation of the base year and basket of the consumer price index. A new CPI with a base yea

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