HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University will assist the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) in conducting the digital census of the agriculture sector, Experts and students from the university will jointly provide awareness services.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics will commence the 7th agricultural census of the country in September-October this year. Seven software modules have been designed for this purpose, which will provide maximum benefits for Pakistan's agricultural sector.
In this regard, PBS Chief Statistical Officer and Divisional Coordinator Hyderabad Allah Dino Mahar, along with Statistical Officer, Aurangzeb met with Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri to discuss mutual interests related to the agricultural census. They also discussed awareness workshops and the engagement of experts, farmers, and students in this process.
SAU Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Marri stated that the agricultural census is a significant federal government initiative that will aid in future agricultural policy-making. This will help establish crop zones in the country, gather information on the available resources of water, agricultural land and Machinery, Livestock and labor forces. He also emphasized that their experts and students will play their role in spreading awareness.
PBS Chief Statistical Officer and Divisional Coordinator Hyderabad Allah Dino Mahar, providing details, mentioned that PBS is preparing for the 7th agricultural census in September-October 2024 for a digital integrated agricultural census in Pakistan. “Previously, separate censuses were conducted for agriculture, livestock, and machinery. Now, they have been amalgamated into a single integrated agricultural census to optimize resource utilization.” He told.
The PBS Support Services Wing has developed administrative modules and data entry software applications to enhance the systematic and efficient use of digital technology. The Supervisor and Enumerator Management System are instrumental in finalizing human resources for fieldwork.
The meeting was also attended by Dean Dr. Aijaz Ali Khooharo, Dr. Velo Suther, Dr. Jam Kashif Sahito, and others.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2024
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