Teaching and Training of Agricultural Statistics

1 Teaching and Training of Agricultural BHATIAI ndian Agricultural Statistics Research institute , Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi-110 012, Strategy for Improving Agricultural StatisticsThree Pillars Establishment of a minimum core data set Integration of agriculture into national statisticalsystem Sustained efforts to build capacity and improvegovernance of statistical activities at all levelsNeed for Training in Agricultural StatisticsQuality of Agricultural Statistics depends on Accuracy Relevance Timeliness Comparability Availability and AccessibilityAll the above dimensions need the competence andknowledge of statistical tools and as such there is an urgentrequirement of capacity building and Training of thepersonnel

2 Authorized for data collection and Components of Capacity Building Formulatenationalstrategiesforthedevelop ment of Statistics Build a network of statisticians and supportingstaff including data collectors Educatestaffonstatisticalmethodologyfor Educatestaffonstatisticalmethodologyfors ampling, survey design, data compilation anddata analysis Develop and maintain the master sample frame,implement the new survey framework anddevelop the data management systemInformation about Trainees Information on various attributes of the trainees ismustbeforefinalizationofanytrainingpro gramme Number of persons to be trained Background knowledge of persons Leveloftrainees Leveloftrainees Availability of the trainees for Training Duration of Training Aptitude to acquire knowledge Incentives for the Training Availability of financial resourcesCharacteristics of Training Provider Competent and qualified faculty Reputation and recognition of institution Well equipped laboratories facilities Upto date and enriched library

3 Capabletoimpartingfieldtraining Capabletoimpartingfieldtraining Modern class rooms fitted with audio visualgadgets Good seminar hall and other infrastructures International standards hostel facilities Capable of customisation of the Training Facilities for e-learningIndian Agricultural Statistics Research institute (IASRI) Formal and Informal Training Modules Short Term Certificate Courses Long Term Courses Leading to degrees Ad-hoc Training Programmes Customized,DemandDrivenandTailorMadeCour ses Customized,DemandDrivenandTailorMadeCour ses Designing of Different Training for Various Levels Formulation of Advanced Level Courses on SpecializedTopics like Small Area Statistics , Sampling for MultipleFrames, Multivariate Traits.

4 Remote Sensing and GIS Regular Summer/ Winter Schools on Specific Areas E-Learning and E-CoursesShort Term Certificate Course Senior Certificate Course In Agricultural Statistics AndComputing Main aim is to train the participants in the use of latest statisticaltechniques as well as use of computers and software packages This course is for the benefit of research workers engaged inhandling statistical data collection, processing, and interpretation EmployedinresearchInstitutes,Agricultura lUniversitiesandState EmployedinresearchInstitutes,Agricultura lUniversitiesandStateGovernment Agriculture/ Animal Husbandry/ Fisheries/ FoodDepartments, etc.

5 Participants from foreign countries are welcomed. Two Independent Modules of Three Months Duration Statistical Methods and Official Agricultural Statistics , Use of Computers in Agricultural Research, Sampling Techniques, Econometrics and Forecasting Techniques, Design of Experiments and Statistical Duration Training Leading To / Degrees ProgrammesPost Graduate Degree Courses in Agricultural Statistics in Agricultural StatisticsAreas of Specialization Sample Surveys Sample Surveys Design of Experiments Statistical Genetics Statistical Modelling Crop Forecasting Techniques in Computer ApplicationAdmission of Foreign StudentsAdmission.

6 Foreign students seeking admission shall forward their applicationsthrough their respective Embassies / Missions at New Delhi or Through the respective Indian Missions abroad to the Government of India/ Secretary, DARE, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi -110 : Foreign students are exempted from appearing in the writtentest recommendations of the Professor of the concerned Fellowships: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) providesfellowship tooverseas nationals having Master s degree in Agriculture and alliedsciences for the ICAR International Fellowships (ICAR-IFs) .The ICAR-IFs are available for pursuing doctoral degree in agricultureand alliedsciences, in the identified priority areas, to overseas candidates for studyin the best Indian Agricultural Universities (AUs) in the ICAR-AUs guidelines, priority areas of study and applicationproforma canbe seen from ICAR International FellowshipsIndia - Africa Fellowships: To support the Agricultural Human Resource Development in Africa throughformal education of African Scientists/ faculty, India has startedto offer 75fellowships each year for and Degree programmes in agriculturefor 4 :India-AfghanistanFellowships.

7 To support the Agricultural Human Resource Development in Afghanistan,India will offer 115 fellowships each year for and Degreeprogrammes in agriculture to the faculty members and fresh students for fiveyears to the Afghan nationals to study in India. The ICAR-IFs are available for pursuing doctoral degree in agriculture andallied sciences, in the identified priority areas, to overseas candidates forstudy in the best Indian Agricultural Universities (AUs) in the ICAR-AUssystem. Detailed guidelines, priority areas of study and application proformacan be seen from ICAR International Training Programmes Programmes under Centre of Advanced FacultyTraining Summer/Winter Schools in Agricultural Statisticsand Computer Applications Customised Training Programmes International Training Programmes Training for Corporate Sector Ad Hoc Training ProgrammesInternational Training Programmes The institute conducts several customised international trainingprogrammes on request from international organisations likeFAO, AARDO, CGIAR, ICARDA, CIMMYAT, and for manyAfrican, Asian and Latin American countries.

8 Recently thefollowing trainings were organised. AnInternationaltrainingProgrammeonAdvanc esinDesign AnInternationaltrainingProgrammeonAdvanc esinDesignand Analysis of Experimentsat ICARDA, Aleppo Syria An International Training Programme onApplications ofRemote Sensing and GIS in Agricultural Surveyssponsoredby Afro Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) An International Training programme onExperimental Designsand Data Analysisfor the CAC Staff at Tashkent Training Programme onApplications of Remote Sensing andGIS in Agricultural Surveyssponsored by AARDO is runningCustomised Training Programmes These Training courses are tailor made and demand driven.

9 Recently, thefollowing were organised for different organisations. A Training programme onData Analysis with Statistical Toolssponsored byCentral Statistical Organization (CSO) A refresher course onApplications of Information Technology inStatistical Computing and Data Dissemination Techniquesfor in-serviceISS officers and senior officers of State Governments/UT for CentralStatisticalOrganization(CSO)Stati sticalOrganization(CSO) A refresher Training course onResearch methodology for Official Statisticssponsored by CSO, for Indian Statistical Service (ISS) officers and othermiddle level statistical personnel A refresher Training programme onSmall Area Estimationfor the IndianStatistical Services and other senior officers of States/Union Territories A refresher Training programme onAgricultural Statistical System in Indiafor Statistical Personnel of States/UTs/PSUs Training programme onUse of STATA, R and SPSS software packages Training forcorporate sectorRole and Requirement for Survey Statistician Use of statistical theory and techniques to the survey planning, Organization and finalisation of programs for Collection of data Verification.

10 Adjusting, Processing, Summarizing, Analyzing and Analyzing and Presenting reports Planning and execution of the census of agriculture and complete surveys of any type and size Detailed practical plans for Data processing systems; Design systems to control incoming data collection materials; Develop scheduling and data management procedures; and Programming for a variety of tabulation methods and summarization of data. Prepare estimates relating to acreages, production of farm crops, number of livestock and its products, fisheries, stocks of Agricultural commodities & prices Training Needs for the Conduct of Sample SurveysTraining is required for almost all concerned with theconduct of sample surveys Senior managers responsible for the conduct of survey Professional Statisticians OthersprofessionalsincludingICTpersonnel OthersprofessionalsincludingICTpersonnel Technical personnel for designing questionnaire Supervisors Field investigators Field enumerators Staff for data compilation Statistical personnel for data processing and analysis Statistical staff for preparation and presentation of reportsTraining NeedsSteps for conduct of Sample