Agri-Census holds training for Agriculture Census Phase 2 & 3 and Digital General Crop Estimation Survey

PAKYONG, (IPR): In a significant step towards improving agricultural data collection and crop estimation techniques, the Agriculture Census Unit, Krishi Bhawan, Tadong in coordination with the Agriculture department, Pakyong organized a comprehensive training session for the Agriculture Census Phase 2 & 3 and the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES).

The training program, aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of field personnel, was attended by all additional directors of the Agriculture and Horticulture department, deputy directors, Agricultural Development Officers (ADOs), Agricultural Instructors (AIs), Village Level Workers (VLWs), Field Assistants (FAs), supervisors, enumerators, and staff from the Agriculture Census Unit.

Tshering Chophel Bhutia, additional director of the Agriculture & Horticulture department, delivered an insightful address, highlighting the significance of the Agriculture Census in boosting the agricultural sector.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Anjana Pradhan, ADO of the Agriculture Census Unit, who set the tone for the training. She emphasized the importance of accurate data collection in shaping policies for the future of agriculture in the region.

A detailed Power Point presentation on the guidelines for Agriculture Census Phases 2 & 3 was presented by Rebecca Gurung, deputy director of the Agriculture department. In her presentation, she also provided an overview of the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES), explaining its role in the modernized process of crop estimation.

Dewas Sharma, Krishi Sevak and staff of the Agriculture Census, then gave an in-depth presentation on the workings of the DGCES, detailing the new digital approach to crop estimation and data collection.

The training concluded with a practical, hands-on session led by Anusha Subba and Dr. Sangay Bhutia, staff members of the Agriculture Census Unit. The session focused on the application and use of digital tools designed for the census and crop estimation surveys.

The Agriculture Census and DGCES are essential initiatives that aim to enhance the accuracy of agricultural data, providing valuable insights for future agricultural planning, development, and policy making in the region.