Seraikela District Trains 250 Officials for Irrigation Census

Deputy Commissioner stresses accuracy in 7th Minor Irrigation and 2nd Water Bodies Census data collection

Key Points:

• 250 officials and employees receive specialized training in Seraikela on Monday
• Mobile app provided for data collection on water resources and irrigation structures
• Field work for Minor Irrigation and Water Bodies Census to begin soon

SERAIKELA – Seraikela district began extensive preparations for the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and 2nd Water Bodies Census with a training program on Monday.

A total of 250 officials and employees participated. The training session was held in Seraikela. Junior engineers from blocks attended the program.

Panchayat sevaks also received training. In addition, employment sevaks participated in the session. Other panchayat employees were present as well.

Deputy Commissioner Nitish Kumar Singh attended the program. He addressed the trainees directly. Singh emphasized the need for extreme caution.

All census processes must be completed with accuracy. He also explained the importance of proper methodology. The data collection requires systematic approach.

A mobile app has been provided for collection. Officials must use the app correctly. This ensures government receives accurate information.

The data will show the actual status of water resources. It will also reveal irrigation structure conditions. However, the government needs reliable statistics.

Field work will begin soon after training completion. The Minor Irrigation Census will start first. Moreover, the Water Bodies Census will follow simultaneously.

The survey will cover the entire district. It aims to create a better picture. An updated view of water resources will emerge.

Ashwini Kumar Bhagat oversaw the training arrangements. He serves as Executive Engineer. The Minor Irrigation Division in Seraikela appointed him.

The census represents a significant administrative exercise. Officials will survey all minor irrigation structures. They will also document water bodies across blocks.

The training covered technical aspects of surveying. It included app navigation and data entry. Meanwhile, officials learned about quality control measures.

Trainees received guidelines on field procedures. They studied protocols for accurate measurement. The program also addressed common challenges.

Block-level coordination mechanisms were discussed. Officials learned about reporting timelines. In contrast, previous censuses lacked digital tools.

The mobile app streamlines data collection significantly. It reduces manual errors substantially. Furthermore, real-time monitoring becomes possible.

The census will help in policy planning. It provides baseline data for development schemes. Irrigation infrastructure needs will become clearer.

Water resource management will improve with accurate data. The government can allocate funds more effectively. On the other hand, maintenance priorities can be established.

The training concluded with practical demonstrations. Officials practiced using the mobile application. They resolved queries about data formats.

Seraikela district administration emphasized systematic execution. The census represents a comprehensive documentation effort. It will create a reliable database for future planning.