Source: PIB
Context: The 21st Livestock Census Operation, a landmark initiative led by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is set to be launched by Union Minister today.
About 21st Livestock Census:
- Launch date: October 25, 2024.
- Ministry involved: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
- Frequency: Conducted every five years since 1919; the last census was in 2019.
- Census period: Scheduled from October 2024 to February 2025.
- Scope:
- Covers 15 livestock species, including cattle, buffalo, yak, sheep, goats, and more.
- Includes poultry species like fowl, ducks, turkeys, quail, and others.
- Data on 219 indigenous breeds of 16 species.
- New features:
- First census to capture independent data on livestock holdings by pastoralists.
- Will provide information on the gender of individuals primarily involved in livestock rearing.
- Technology: Utilizes mobile technology for accurate and efficient data collection and transmission.
- Field officials: Around 1 lakh veterinarians and para-veterinarians will conduct the door-to-door survey.
- Importance: Provides critical data for policy-making and supports the livestock sector’s growth and development.
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