Hyderabad, Aug.1 (NSS): The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India and host Andhra Pradesh State conducted a “Regional Training of 21st Livestock Census on Software (Mobile & Web Application/ Dashboard) and Breeds for State and District Nodal Officers (SNO/DNO) of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka”.
The workshop was held today in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to train the State/District Nodal Officers of these states on newly launched mobile and web applications for conducting 21st Livestock Census which is scheduled during September-December 2024.
Alka Upadhyaya conveyed her best wishes and greetings for the 21st Livestock Census virtually. She iterated that India’s livestock sector is a vital economic pillar, providing livelihoods for millions, contributing 5.5% to the national GDP, and supplying essential proteins. With a massive livestock population (53.6 crore) and global leadership in milk (1st) and egg (2nd) production, the sector is a powerhouse.
Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairy development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh M M Nayak inaugurated the workshop in the presence of Jagat Hazarika, Advisor (Statistics), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GoI, V.P Singh, Director, AHS, DAHD, GoI, and Dr Amarendra Kumar, Director, Animal Husbandry and Dairy development Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
M M Nayak addressed the workshop and highlighted the need for comprehensive training and capacity building at the grassroots level. He mentioned that Andhra Pradesh is a livestock powerhouse in India. It boasts a substantial population of cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats, ranking among the top States in each category. The State is a leading milk producer, contributing significantly to the national output. Moreover, it holds the top position in egg production and is a major player in the meat sector.
Jagat Hazarika, Advisor (Statistics), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, highlighted the importance of the workshop. Dr Amarendra Kumar emphasized the integration of sustainable practices within the livestock sector. The workshop featured a series of sessions beginning with a brief description of the 21st Livestock Census by the Animal Husbandry Statistics Division, followed by a detailed presentation from a team representing ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) on the breed details of species to be covered in the census.
The workshop included detailed sessions on the methodologies and live application of software of 21st Livestock Census by Software team of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt of India trained on the mobile application and dashboard software for State and District Nodal Officers. These Nodal officers shall conduct training for enumerators at their respective District Head Quarters.
The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by V.P. Singh, Director of the Animal Husbandry Statistics Division at the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
