Introduction

Accurate, comprehensive, high-quality data and statistics are central elements of evidence-based public health policy and therefore the section of Vital Statistics and Epidemiology was established in the beginning in All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health. The increasing application of the statistical methods in data analysis and research required biostatics to be separated from the Epidemiology as a separate section, the Section of Statistics.

The Section of Statistics in All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health came into existence in the year 1945 and it was subsequently renamed as the Department of Statistics (DOS). Due to persistent economic, social and geographical diversity, the huge variety across different states health sectors continues to result in visible disparities in health conditions within India. This variety, therefore, plays an important role in its performance in delivering health services and policies. In addition, a special course viz. Diploma in Health Statistics (DHS) commenced under the Department in the year 1966 with participation of students from India and abroad. Moreover, this Department is engaged in imparting training on Statistics to the students of all postgraduate degree and diploma courses run by the Institute and furthermore, it is supporting statistical surveys, special studies and research activities undertaken by the Institute. Statisticians are the specialists of data evaluation, as it is their expertise that allows them to take complex, mathematical findings of research-related data and translate them into valuable information that is used to make public health decisions by utilising statistical tools to enhance science and bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Moreover, the Department has been working as IT Wing of the Institute and as such taking care of the LAN, WAN, NKN Connectivity, Website Development, Maintenance and Updation of IT facilities, etc.

Teaching Activities

• Regular Courses Conducted by the Department

• Diploma in Health Statistics (DHS)

  • Level: Diploma (Post Graduate); Duration: One Year (Full Time)

  • Affiliation/Recognition: West Bengal University of Health Sciences

  • Intake Capacity: 8

• Involvement in Courses Conducted by other Departments of This Institute

  • Core Course

  MD(CM) (Post Graduate Degree), MPH(Post Graduate Degree), MVPH(Post Graduate Degree), M Sc in Public Health (Maternity and Child Health), Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (Post Graduate diploma);

  • Dip-Diet (Post Graduate Diploma);
  • DHPE (Post Graduate Diploma);
  • M Sc (Applied Nutrition) (Post Graduate Degree);
  • M Sc in Public Health (Health Promotion)

  Publication

• Behaviour on Health Issues amidst COVID-19 Lockdown – A Study from Kolkata and neighbouring areas – by Bandana Sen, Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu), Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences, ISSN (O) 2589-9031 | (P) 2589-9023, Volume 4, Issue 10, 1483-1491 (2021).
• A Study on Nutritional Status among the Fishermen of Barrckpore – I Block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal – Sanjukta Dutta, Arijit Chatterjee, Narendra Nath Naskar, Subhrajit Sarkar; International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol.-4, Issue-5, Sept.-Oct. 2022.
  

  Other Important Activities

• All IT related infrastructural and maintenance work, training on IT related matters, website maintenance and uploading of materials, monitoring and management of Computer Network (LAN/WAN), providing support for the operation of Biometric Attendance System etc. have been taken up by the department on regular basis.

• In order to increase the interaction of the public and relevant target groups with the website of the Institute,  is continuously upgraded for providing information to all stakeholders including MCI related to the AIIH&PH. In line with the instructions of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, necessary actions have been taken up. Security audit of the website and the issue of GIGW compliance has also been taken up with the appropriate authority.

New Initiatives

• Effort for converting the Department of Statistics in AIIH&PH, Kolkata into the Department of Biostatistics & Data Analytics.

• In view of the latest changes in the field of public health, statistics and information technology, the necessity for revamping the Department of Statistics was felt and accordingly, the proposal for converting the Department of Statistics in AIIH&PH, Kolkata into the Department of Biostatistics & Data Analytics had been submitted.

• Supplying information and inculcating awareness for Introduction of Standardization of procedures in the Institute

• The department actively pursued the issue of standardization of different procedures in the area of administration, health services, manpower management, education, etc. and accordingly proper guidance and appropriate assistance were made available through different instruments like discussion with experts, initiation of proposals, etc.

Project Work & Special Study

• The project work of DHS – 2018-19 Students on “An Assessment of Awareness and Practice towards Mother & Child Wellness at Rural Practice Field Area, Singur” was undertaken during January-March, 2019 under the supervision and overall guidance of the faculty members. It was presented on 3^rd September, 2019.

• The department has conducted a School Program on ‘Swachha Bharat’ with the DHS students of 2018-19 batch on 11.04.2019 at Charigram Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Adarsha Free Primary School, Raghunathpur.

• The project work on “Morbidity Status among the employees of AIIH&PH Main Campus” was undertaken by the Students of Skill Based Training – Sanitary Health Inspector, 2019 under the supervision and guidance of the faculty members during July 2019.

Faculty

	Shri R K Tiwary Director-Professor & HOD M. A. ( Statistics ).	E-mail: ranjit.k.tiwary@gmail.com Area of expertise: Planning, administration, management, IT & Statistics.
	Shri Subhrajit Sarkar, Senior Statistical Officer M.Sc. in Economics	E-mail: ssarkar.aiihph@gov.in Area of expertise: : Field-Work for Large Scale Sample Survey, Expertise in Statistical Packages, Survey Methodology and IT etc.
	Dr. Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu), Senior Statistical Officer Ph.D. (Economics)	E-mail: shampa_kundu@yahoo.co.in Area of expertise: Field-Work for Large Scale Sample Survey, Survey Methodology, Health Economics, etc.
	Shri Subhojit Ghosh Senior Statistical Officer M. Com	E-mail: subhojit.ghosh@gov.in Area of expertise: Field-Work for Large Scale Sample Survey, Survey Methodology, Statistical Applications, etc.
	Shri Subrata Majumder Senior Statistical Officer M.Com.	E-mail: subrata.m@gov.in Area of expertise: Large Scale Sample survey, Survey Methodology, Administrative Matters etc.

Other Members

Research Work

• Faculties of the Department supervise the PG students of all Departments in data handling and statistical analysis of their research project/ thesis.

·      Sh. Subhrajit Sarkar, Senior Statistical Officer, acted as co-guide to the following Curricular Research studies:

• A Study on Morbidity Profile of Horticultural workers in a rural area of South 24 Parganas District of West Bengal [by MD(CM) student].
• A cross-sectional study on smartphone addiction and associated health effects among under-graduate students of a Govt. college in West Bengal [by MD(CM) student].
• A KAP Study on Reuse of Cooking Oil amongst the household of a village in Purba Barddhaman District, West Bengal [by MSc(AN) student].
• Study on Self-care Practices among Diabetes Mellitus Patients attending health and wellness centres in a block of West Bengal (by PGDPHM student).

·      Dr. Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu), Senior Statistical Officer, acted as guide to the following Curricular Research study:

• A KAP Study on Reuse of Cooking Oil amongst the household of a village in Purba Barddhaman District, West Bengal [by MSc(AN) student].

·      Dr. Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu), Senior Statistical Officer, acted as co-guide to the following Curricular Research study:

• A cross-sectional study on nutritional status and associated factors among adolescents in Singur, West Bengal [by MD(CM) student].
• A Comparative Study of Nutritional Status Among Young Adolescent (11-14yrs) Mid-day Meal Beneficiaries of Selected Rural & Urban Schools in Purba Burdwan, West Bengal [by MSc(AN) student].
• A Study on Utilization and Beneficiaries Satisfaction of ICDS Scheme Regarding the Mother and Child Care In a Village of Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal [by MSc(AN) student].
• A Study on quality of life among Hypertensive patients attending clinics of Urban Health Unit and Training Center, Chetla, West Bengal (by PGDPHM student).

Conference/Seminar/Workshop Attended

·      Sh. Subrata Majumder, Senior Statistical Officer attended

• A 5-day training on Administrative Vigilance -Role of IO/ PO from 3rd July to 7th July 2023 conducted by Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, New Delhi.
• A 2-day training on Statistical Tools and Techniques from 24th July to 25th July 2023 conducted by Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, New Delhi.

·      Dr. Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu), Senior Statistical Officer attended

• A two-day online workshop for Liaison Officer (SC/ST) held on 17-18 August 2023 conducted by Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, New Delhi.
• A half-day online workshop on Conduct of Inquiry on Complaints relating to Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace on 04 September 2023 conducted by Institute of Secretriat Training and Management, New Delhi.

·      Sh. Subhojit Ghosh, Senior Statistical Officer attended

• A 2-day training on Statistical Tools and Techniques from 24th July to 25th July 2023 conducted by Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, New Delhi.

Paper Setter/Examiners

• All faculty members acted as paper setter for DHS Entrance Exam. 2023 conducted by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata.
• Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu) acted as paper setter and examiner for the M Sc (Applied Nutrition) Part I examination, 2023 conducted by the West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata.
• Sh. Subhojit Ghosh, Senior Statistical Officer prepared MCQs for recruitment of SHI in VMMC – SJH.

Additional Responsibility

Shri Ranjit K Tiwary

• OSD, CPWD, AIIH&PH
• Chairperson, Website Management Committee
• CPIO (till 31.08.23)
• Member of various academic and administrative committees
• Coordination CDAC

Shruti Shukla, Professor is acting as –

• Nodal Officer for various IT projects including e-office
• Nodal Officer, iGot Karmayogi platform
• NIC coordination

Subhrajit Sarkar, Senior Statistical Officer is acting as

• Public Grievance Officer of the Institute (from September 2023),
• Assistant Nodal Officer (AIQ) for NEET – PG admission.

Shri Subrata Majumder, Senior Statistical Officer is acting as

• DDO in All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, and serves key responsibilities such as:
  • Financial Management.
  • Budget Management: Create and oversee budgets.
  • Fund Allocation: Distribute funds to departments.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain transparent financial records.
  • Auditing: Cooperate during financial audits.
  • Reporting: Provide financial reports to higher authorities.
• Nodal Officer of Government email id.

Shampa Mukherjee (Kundu) is acting as

• Liaison Officer for Economically Weaker Section,
• Assistant Nodal Officer (SQ) for NEET – PG admission.

Shri Subhojit Ghosh, Senior Statistical Officer is also acting as

• DDO & Public Grievance Officer (as Link Officer).

Special Activities

• A broad conceptual sketch for erecting a new department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Health was developed by the officials of department of Statistics under the leadership of Sh. R.K. Tiwary, HOD in consultation with C-DAC, Kolkata.
• Shri K.K. Kundu worked as coordinator for Yoga Day, Environment Day and Blood Donation Camp.
• Officials attended the virtual launch of Annual Capacity Building Plan by Hon’ble HFM on 17.5.23
• Officials attended the virtual orientation program regarding iGot Karmyogi Platform on 21.6.23 for capacity building.
• of Statistics appointed as Nodal Officer(MDO Admin), iGot Karmayogi for AIIHPH, Kolkata.
• Attended virtual weekly review meetings chaired by JS(Trg) and Dir(Trg) in the capacity of Nodal officer AIIHPH 8.8.23 onwards.
•  Organized 4 training Programs on “Pursuing the mandated courses on iGot Karmayogi Portal/App” for all the AIIHPH employees at the institute’s four campuses attended by around 200 employees on 22.11.23, 4th – 6th Dec’23.