Economics & Statistics Department was extended to Mizo Hills District in 1958 under Assam State Government with the appointment of District Statistical Officer, Inspector of Statistics, two Primary Investigators, four Field Assistants, one each LD Assistant and Typist. Due to outbreak of disturbances in March 1966, the main function of the District Office was entirely suspended. At the end of 1970, the Office was under the dual charge of the Statistical Officer, Cachar District, Silchar. After inauguration of the Union Territory of Mizoram on 21st January 1972, the Office was looked after by Sub-Deputy Collector in addition to his normal duties. On 1st March 1973, Statistical Officer deputed by the Arunachal Pradesh Administration took over charge from the Sub-Deputy Collector. Since then, the Department began to function in full swing under direct supervision of the Development Commissioner, Mizoram who acted as an Ex-Officio Director of Economics & Statistics, Mizoram.
Directorate of Economics & Statistics is now organized as a full-fledged major Directorate functioning as the apex body in the statistical system of the State under the administrative control of Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram with District Research Officers’ Offices in all 11 Districts. On 19th August 2008, Government of Mizoram declared Directorate of Economics & Statistics as “NODAL AGENCY” for all statistical activities within the State for developing efficient statistical system and ensuring technical co-ordination in the matters.
