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ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP):Secretary for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives (PD&SI) Awais Manzur Sumra on Friday inaugurated the Census Master Trainers (CMT) Training Program to provide reliable, timely, and authentic data crucial for informed decision-making, boosting productivity and exports.
He said this while addressing the inaugural session of Training of Census Master Trainers 7th Agricultural census-2024 organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), said a news release.
The secretary recognized the Agricultural Census team for their pivotal role in the CMT training program, emphasizing the link between agricultural data and policymaking.
He encouraged the CMTs to fully engage in their training to ensure informed decision-making and stressed the need for uniform training delivery to supervisors and enumerators nationwide for effective implementation.
“This training of Census Master Trainers is not merely a preparatory step but a cornerstone in our efforts to gather accurate and timely agricultural data,” he remarked.
“The success of the 7th Agricultural Census hinges on the competence and dedication of our trainers and enumerators. It is imperative that the knowledge imparted here today cascades down uniformly, ensuring consistency and reliability in data collection processes,” he added.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to using data for evidence-based policies, particularly in the agricultural sector, where accurate data is vital for planning and implementing development strategies.
Dr. Naeem uz Zafar, Chief Statistician Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) expressed gratitude to the secretary for his support and highlighted the collaborative efforts of PBS, stakeholders, and the government in advancing the 7th Agricultural Census.
He emphasized agriculture’s critical role in the economy, significantly contributing to GDP, employment, exports, and food security.
He stressed that data-driven policies, enabled by the census, are essential for the sector’s growth and development.
Muhammad Sarwar Gondal Member (Support Services/RM) and focal person for the agricultural census underscored the significance of this first digital integrated count.
He outlined PBS’s operational network and advanced digital data collection and training methods, emphasizing the importance of data collection for informed decision-making and GDP contribution.
The census, scheduled from August to October 2024, aims to provide essential data for evidence-based policymaking to enhance Pakistan’s economic landscape.