AIDIS and SAS Surveys 2026-27: NSS 81st Round Explained
Why in the news
The National Statistical Office under MoSPI announced a July 2026 to June 2027 field period for AIDIS and the SAS of Agricultural Households, both in the 81st NSS round.
| Point | AIDIS | SAS (farm households) |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Household debt, assets, investment | Economic well-being of farm families |
| Origin | All India Rural Credit Survey, 1951-52; widened 1961-62 | Launched 2003; expanded 2013; strengthened 2019 |
| Run by | NSO (MoSPI) | NSO with Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Frequency/last round | Decadal; 77th round (2019) | Not stated |
| Coverage | Rural and urban; institutional and non-institutional credit | All agricultural households, including landless |
AIDIS objectives
- Measure indebtedness and asset ownership.
- Feed national accounts and credit policy.
- Help RBI, MoSPI and NITI Aayog on financial inclusion and inequality.
- Gives data by state, sector, income group and asset class.
SAS objectives
- Assess income, spending and debt of farm households.
- Track livelihoods, crop and livestock output, scheme access and crop insurance.
- Collects data on land, livestock, technology and market access.
- Used by NITI Aayog, the Agriculture Ministry, researchers and banks.
Exam angle
- Nodal body: NSO under MoSPI.
- AIDIS roots: Rural Credit Survey 1951-52.
- SAS start year: 2003.