India Hosts BRICS Meeting of National Statistical Offices

India hosted the Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of BRICS countries.

Key Points

  • Venue: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
  • Dates: 3–4 August 2026
  • Theme: “Quality Statistics as a Driver of Change”
  • BRICS members mentioned in the source:
    • Brazil
    • Russia
    • India
    • China
    • South Africa
  • India also hosted:
    • 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting — Hyderabad
    • 2nd BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery — Hyderabad
    • 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group Meetings — Bhopal

UPSC Focus: BRICS | Statistical systems | Anti-corruption | Asset recovery | India's BRICS Presidency