GP Samanta Named Chief Statistician Of India Mar 10 2021, 6:01 PM March 10 2021, 4:34 PM March 10 2021, 6:01 PM The government appointed GP Samanta as the chief statistician of India. He will also hold charge as the secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.Samanta will be appointed âinitially for a period of two years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier", according to an order by the the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on Tuesday.He will rep... The government appointed GP Samanta as the chief statistician of India. He will also hold charge as the secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.