Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is organizing 26th Conference of Central and States Statistical Organizations at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh today. The theme of this year's Conference is "Quality Assurance in Official Statistics". <br />'' <br />''The 2-Day conference will be inaugurated by Union Minister Vijay Goel along with Himachal Pradesh food, civil supplies and consumer affair minister Kishan Kapoor. A number of papers relating to the theme will be presented by central ministries and departments during the Conference. <br />''<br />''<br />''Senior Central and state government officers will share their experiences in this area on this occasion. The conference is a major national forum for coordination between the central and State statistical agencies.<br />''<br />''<br />