Over 6000 enumerators, 988 supervisors await payment for 2024 National Livestock Census work: Report
Bengaluru: Nearly 6,000 enumerators and 988 supervisors who took part in the National Livestock Census held in October 2024 are yet to receive their remuneration, The New Indian Express reported on Friday.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services had engaged Pashu Sakhis (women livestock assistant) to carry out the exercise. The Livestock Census, conducted once every five years, records detailed data on the species, breed, age, sex, and ownership of animals
As per the 2019 census, Karnataka had more than three crore livestock.
The 2024–25 census was conducted from October 2024 to February 2025, covering over four crore households through a door-to-door survey. Each enumerator was assigned a target of 4,500 to 5,000 households.
The department had reportedly fixed Rs 8 per household in urban areas and Rs 9 per household in rural areas as remuneration. Depending on the number of houses surveyed, each enumerator was expected to earn between Rs 15,000 and Rs 20,000.
An official from the Animal Husbandry Department quoted by TNIE said that they have released Rs 4 crore as part of their first installment in each district. The money would be released through Direct Beneficiaries Transfer (DBT) to the enumerators. The officials added that this amount has to be sent from the Union government.
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
