The quinquennial (every five years) Livestock Census becomes a burden and goes unnoticed as general awareness about it stays low, especially in urban areas. AdvertisingThe importance of a livestock census was first recognised in 1919, 47 years after human counting was started in 1872. To streamline the process and eliminate error, the ongoing 20th Livestock Census is harnessing the technological innovations of the digital age. The current Livestock Census heavily leverages information technology to create a high-quality database. This Livestock Census is likely to conclude shortly, in a couple of months or so.

Source: Indian Express April 01, 2019 18:56 UTC