Gujarat Hosts Regional Training Workshop on 21st Livestock Census Software

The workshop featured detailed sessions on methodologies and the live application of the 21st Livestock Census software by the DAHD's software team.

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, in collaboration with the state of Gujarat, conducted a "Regional Training Workshop on the 21st Livestock Census Software (Mobile & Web Application/Dashboard) and Breeds for State and District Nodal Officers (SNO/DNO)." The workshop, held today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, aimed to train State and District Nodal Officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan on the newly launched mobile and web applications for the upcoming 21st Livestock Census scheduled for September to December 2024.

Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, Shri Raghavjibhai Patel, inaugurated the event in the presence of Shri Sandeep Kumar, Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Cow Breeding, Fisheries & Cooperation, Government of Gujarat, Shri Jagat Hazarika, Adviser, DAHD, Government of India, Dr. B P Mishra, Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Dr. V.P Singh, Director (Statistics), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Dr. Falguni S Thakar, Director of Animal Husbandry, Government of Gujarat. Addresses from these distinguished dignitaries set the stage for a collaborative effort towards the successful training of District and State level Nodal Officers for the Livestock Census.

Shri Raghavjibhai Patel emphasized the importance of comprehensive training and capacity building at the grassroots level, highlighting the critical role the livestock sector plays in India's economy and food security. He called for meticulous planning and execution of the census, stating that the data gathered would significantly influence future initiatives and address challenges within the sector.

Shri Sandeep Kumar stressed the integration of sustainable practices within the livestock sector, noting that 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 underscored the importance of accurate breed identification, which is 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.

Shri Jagat Hazarika emphasized the collective responsibility of all stakeholders to ensure the success of the 21st Livestock Census, highlighting the department's commitment to leveraging technology for accurate and efficient data collection.

The workshop featured detailed sessions on methodologies and the 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.

This training workshop marks a significant step towards the successful execution of the 21st Livestock Census, ensuring comprehensive and accurate data collection to inform future policies and initiatives in the livestock sector.

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