Ladies and gentlemen, we are fortunate to have amidst us luminaries who are not only accomplished statisticians but some of them are at the helm of statistical administration.
I am confident that the deliberations today will not only guide us in setting our statistical agenda in the Reserve Bank but also will go a long way in strengthening the Indian statistical system, for which Prof. Mahalonobis worked tirelessly. I once again extend a hearty welcome to all our speakers and all our invitees, and look forward to the intellectual fare ahead.