The livestock sector plays a vital role in India's economy and food security, according to Gujarat's Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Co-operation Department, Raghavjibhai Patel. To ensure the successful conduct of the 21st Livestock Census, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, in collaboration with the state of Gujarat, organized a regional training workshop for State and District Nodal Officers.
The workshop, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, aimed to train officials from Gujarat and Rajasthan on the newly launched mobile and web applications for the upcoming census, scheduled for September-December 2024. The event was inaugurated by Minister Raghavjibhai Patel, along with other dignitaries, including Secretary Sandeep Kumar, Adviser Jagat Hazarika, Director B P Mishra, Director V.P Singh, and Director Falguni S Thakar.
In his address, Minister Patel emphasized the importance of comprehensive training and capacity building at the grassroots level, highlighting the critical role of the livestock sector in India's economy and food security. He stressed the need for meticulous planning and execution of the census, as the data gathered would significantly influence future initiatives and address challenges within the sector.
Secretary Sandeep Kumar emphasized the integration of sustainable practices within the livestock sector, noting that the data from the livestock census would pave the way for future policies, programs, and new schemes, thereby generating employment and benefiting livestock farmers.
Dr. B P Mishra flagged the importance of accurate breed identification, crucial for producing precise statistics for various livestock sector programs and the National Indicator Framework (NIF) of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). He provided a detailed presentation on the breed details of species to be covered in the census.
Jagat Hazarika emphasized the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure the success of the 21st Livestock Census, underscoring the department's commitment to leveraging technology for accurate and efficient data collection.
The workshop included detailed sessions on methodologies and live application of the 21st Livestock Census software by the DAHD's software team. State and District Nodal Officers were trained on the mobile application and dashboard software, equipping them to train enumerators at their respective District Headquarters.
The successful conduct of the 21st Livestock Census is crucial for the development of the livestock sector in India, and this workshop is a significant step towards achieving this goal.
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