This annual conference has developed into an important forum for the Reserve Bank’s Research Departments to meet with researchers and engage on a specific theme of statistical analysis. The theme for this year’s conference is: “Challenges to Policy Making and Evolving Role of Statistical Analysis”. 2.
I am happy to acknowledge the participation in today’s conference of several renowned statisticians: Prof. Bimal Roy, Director, Indian Statistical Institute; Prof. Richard Smith, University of Cambridge; Prof. B.L.S. Prakasa Rao, C R Rao Institute, Hyderabad and Prof. Subhashis Ghoshal, North Carolina State University. It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each one of you. 3.