Regional Training for 21st Livestock Census Held in Lucknow

The DAHD conducted a workshop in Lucknow to train State and District Nodal Officers from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming 21st Livestock Census. The event highlighted the importance of accurate data collection and the integration of sustainable practices in the livestock sector.

Today, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, organized a regional training workshop in Lucknow. The event aimed to train State and District Nodal Officers (SNO/DNO) from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh on new applications for conducting the 21st Livestock Census, scheduled for September-December 2024.

During the workshop, Uttar Pradesh's Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dharampal Singh, underscored the necessity of comprehensive training and capacity building at the grassroots level. Singh highlighted Uttar Pradesh's position as having the highest livestock count in India and emphasized the sector's pivotal role in the nation's economy and food security. He called for meticulous planning and execution of the census, stressing the significance of the collected data for future initiatives and addressing sectoral challenges.

Ravindra Singh, Principal Secretary of the Department of AHD (UP), emphasized the need to integrate sustainable practices within the livestock sector. He pointed out that proper analysis and use of the census data would help in formulating departmental policies, implementing programs, crafting new schemes, and generating employment opportunities in animal husbandry.

Jagat Hazarika, Advisor (Statistics) at the DAHD, also addressed the participants, highlighting the importance of utilizing technology for accurate and efficient data collection. He stressed the collective responsibility of all stakeholders in ensuring the success of the 21st Livestock Census, which will influence the future policies and programs of the Animal Husbandry sector.

The workshop featured various sessions, including an overview of the 21st Livestock Census by the Animal Husbandry Statistics Division and a detailed presentation by the ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) on breed details. Emphasis was placed on the accurate identification of breeds, crucial for generating precise statistics for livestock programs and the National Indicator Framework (NIF) of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

Additionally, the event included sessions on the methodologies and live application of census software, conducted by the DAHD's software team, to train SNO/DNOs on the use of mobile applications and dashboards. These officers will subsequently train enumerators in their respective districts.

(With inputs from agencies.)