Directorate of Economics & Statistics is 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.
Directorate of Economics & Statistics is headed by a full-fledged Director drawn from the service of 'Mizoram Planning, Economic & Statistical Service' (MPE&SS). The Collection of Statistics (CoS) Rules, 2011 stated that – “Every State Government shall designate an officer not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the State Government in a Nodal Department dealing with statistical matters, as the Nodal Officer for exercising powers and performing duties under these rules.” Accordingly, Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram designated the Director, Economics & Statistics on 8th November, 2011 as "NODAL OFFICER" for exercising powers and performing duties under the CoS Rules and the CoS Acts.
The Director of Economics & Statistics is also appointed as Additional Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths, Mizoram.
Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Directorate is further organized into different wings, namely :-
1. Establishment Branch
2. Socio-Economic Survey Branch
3. Civil Registration System Branch
4. General Economic Branch
5. Price & Marketing Intelligence and Statistical Analysis Branch
