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 Secondary Source of Data : -

PUBLISHED SOURCES

1. Government publications

The publications of the various ministers and the departments of the government of India, state

governments and the District are one of the most important sources of secondary, information.

These include the census of India published by the office of the register General of India.

Reports of the National sample survey, weather reports of Indian meteorological Department,

and statically abstracts published by state governments and the periodical reports published by

different commission.

2. Semi /Quasi – governments publications

The publications and reports of urban development authorities and municipal corporations of

various cities and towns, Jilaparishad (District councils), etc. fall under this category.

3. International publications

The international publications comprise year books reports and monographs published by different agencies of the United Nations. 

4. Newspapers and magazines.

The daily newspapers and the weekly. fortnightly and monthly magazines serve as easily

accessible source of secondary data.

 5. Electronic media

The electronic media especially internet has emerged as a major source of secondary data in

recent times.

6. Private Publications :

Private publications include the year books, surveys, research reports and monographs

published by newspapers and private organization that fall under this category.

UNPUBLISHED SOURCES