To collect comprehensive and reliable database to plan and execute Agricultural programmes in Jammu and Kashmir, the Agriculture Census has been carrying out, by the technical staff of the Planning and Statistical wing in the Office of the Financial Commissioner, Revenue, in the state from the month of September which would be completed in Three Phases.The technical staff assigned with the job of Agriculture Census, under the supervision of Joint Director, Planning Z A Banday, has been imparting training to Tehsildars, Naib-Tehsildars, Office Qanoonghos and Patwaris for data collection.The technical staff has imparted training in Leh and Kargil districts in first instance and has been imparting training in Jammu division from September 26.
It is worthwhile to mention here that the Census provides crucial information on the structural aspects of Agriculture. The aim of the Census is to estimate the average yield per hector of various crops like Paddy, Maize, Wheat, Saffron, mustered and other crops. The Planning and Statistical wing to plan formulation and monitoring, collection and compilation of statistics relating to the agricultural sector.The data collection in Agricultural Sector is beneficial for the planners and policy makers for efficient agricultural development and formulation of new agricultural and food policies and for taking the decisions on procurement, storage, public distribution, export and import of related items.