Field and Tab Unit (FTU)
Field and Tab Unit (FTU)
PAN‑India Network
PAN‑India Network
Sigma's FTU is the backbone of reliable, nationwide data collection and processing. We mobilise trained investigators, supervisors, and auditors across urban, peri‑urban, and rural India with tablet‑based workflows, strict SOPs, and near real‑time visibility.
FTU complements our Social Research Centre (SRC) by executing field operations and data processing with precision, enabling end-to-end research solutions.
PAN‑India Network
Sigma's FTU is the backbone of reliable, nationwide data collection and processing. We mobilise trained investigators, supervisors, and auditors across urban, peri‑urban, and rural India with tablet‑based workflows, strict SOPs, and near real‑time visibility.
FTU complements our Social Research Centre (SRC) by executing field operations and data processing with precision, enabling end-to-end research solutions.
What can we do.
What can we do.
What can we do.
Capabilities.
Comprehensive, modular offerings. Engage end‑to‑end or select specific components.
100% Coverage
100% Coverage
100% Coverage
PAN‑India Network.
PAN‑India Network.
Deploy fast across metros, tier‑2/3 towns, and hard‑to‑reach rural clusters.
State coordinators in 25+ states; city leads in 80+ cities
Women‑only interviewer pools for sensitive studies
Local language coverage (20+ Indian languages)
Partnerships with hospitals, schools, SHGs & trade bodies
Our Process
Our Process
Our Process
How we deliver research excellence.
How we deliver research excellence.
Operational excellence from brief to delivery.
01
Brief & Feasibility
Brief & Feasibility
Scope, geography, timelines; feasibility checks; CPI estimates; risk register.
02
Pilot & Training
Pilot & Training
Tool scripting, translations, pilot runs; FI training & certification; SOP sign‑offs.
03
Live Fieldwork
Live Fieldwork
Daily plan, routing, quotas; supervisor ride‑alongs; real‑time QC (GPS/audio/photo).
04
QA & Cleaning
QA & Cleaning
Back‑checks, logic fences, de‑duplication; codebooks; weighting & documentation.
05
Delivery
Delivery
Daily dashboards, interim drops; final datasets & summary report; debrief.
Over 1,900+ projects
Over 1,900+ projects
Over 1,900+ projects
Highlighted Projects.
Highlighted Projects.
Large-Scale Surveys
NFHS-5/6 (13,440+ households in Andhra Pradesh/Andaman & Nicobar; 29,040 in Telangana), CNNS (33,000 PSUs across 8 states).
Large-Scale Surveys
NFHS-5/6 (13,440+ households in Andhra Pradesh/Andaman & Nicobar; 29,040 in Telangana), CNNS (33,000 PSUs across 8 states).
Large-Scale Surveys
NFHS-5/6 (13,440+ households in Andhra Pradesh/Andaman & Nicobar; 29,040 in Telangana), CNNS (33,000 PSUs across 8 states).
Education
Khan Academy evaluations (50 KGBV schools in Uttar Pradesh; 80 JNV schools in 4 states).
Education
Khan Academy evaluations (50 KGBV schools in Uttar Pradesh; 80 JNV schools in 4 states).
Education
Khan Academy evaluations (50 KGBV schools in Uttar Pradesh; 80 JNV schools in 4 states).
Health / Nutrition
Mid-Day Meal evaluations (2,200 schools in 17 states), Hepatitis-C access studies in Punjab.
Health / Nutrition
Mid-Day Meal evaluations (2,200 schools in 17 states), Hepatitis-C access studies in Punjab.
Health / Nutrition
Mid-Day Meal evaluations (2,200 schools in 17 states), Hepatitis-C access studies in Punjab.
Economy / Agriculture
Farmer surveys (1,000 in Andhra Pradesh), digital payments studies (150 households/300 enterprises in Delhi).
Economy / Agriculture
Farmer surveys (1,000 in Andhra Pradesh), digital payments studies (150 households/300 enterprises in Delhi).
Economy / Agriculture
Farmer surveys (1,000 in Andhra Pradesh), digital payments studies (150 households/300 enterprises in Delhi).
CSR
Assessments for ONGC (998 samples across 8 states), GAIL (1,744 samples).
CSR
Assessments for ONGC (998 samples across 8 states), GAIL (1,744 samples).
CSR
Assessments for ONGC (998 samples across 8 states), GAIL (1,744 samples).
Environment / Climate Change
Clean cooking energy transitions (3,060+ households in 6 states).
Environment / Climate Change
Clean cooking energy transitions (3,060+ households in 6 states).
Environment / Climate Change
Clean cooking energy transitions (3,060+ households in 6 states).
Why Us?
Why Us?
Why Us?
Why Choose Sigma's FTU?
Why Choose Sigma's FTU?
Nationwide Network
Nationwide Network
State coordinators in 25+ states; city leads in 80+ cities. Local presence ensures cost-effective, high-quality execution.
Technology-Driven
Technology-Driven
CAPI/CATI for real-time data, with 98%+ accuracy. Custom software development for unique requirements.
Proven Scale
Proven Scale
Handled 5M+ data points across 2,000+ projects with 20+ languages covered.
Client-Centric
Client-Centric
Trusted by MoHFW, UNICEF, RBI, TERI, and more.
Let’s talk.
Our proven systems and experienced team enable rapid project initiation.
Quick response.
If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
Let’s talk.
Our proven systems and experienced team enable rapid project initiation.
Quick response.
If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
Let’s talk.
Our proven systems and experienced team enable rapid project initiation.
Quick response.
If you’re ready to create and collaborate, we’d love to hear from you.
Clear next steps.
After the consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline.
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