MoSPI Releases Expert Committee Report on Energy Statistics

### Why in News? - The **Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)** released the **Report of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics**. ### Key Details - The committee was chaired by **Dr Rangan Banerjee**, Director of IIT Delhi. - It recommended greater harmonisation of energy data across ministries, including common classifications and conversion factors. - Major data gaps identified include **biofuel consumption, captive and off-grid electricity, and electricity used by electric vehicles**. - The report also recommends closer alignment with international statistical standards. ### Exam Connect - **Energy Statistics India** → MoSPI’s annual publication on national energy flows and indicators.