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The NFHS 2019-21 released by the International Institute of Population Sciences had found that nearly one in five households practised open defecation
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that when the data does not support the narrative being peddled by the Government, they will either deny access to data or dispute the methodology in question.
IIPS director KS James has been suspended to ensure a fair probe into the alleged irregularities in the appointments and recruitment of faculty, and compliance with reservation rosters, the Union health ministry said while asserting that the move should not be seen as a punishment.
International Institute for Population Sciences Director KS James had reportedly been asked to quit as the government had reservations about some data sets.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. IIPS Director K S James has been suspended to ensure a fair probe into the alleged irregularities in the appointments and recruitment of faculty, and compliance with reservation rosters, the Union health ministry said while asserting that the move should not be seen as a punishment. India News | IIPS Director Suspended to Ensure Fair Probe into Alleged Irregularities, Govt Says Move Not Punishment.