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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the “Review of Crop Statistics System” report, highlighting major gaps in India’s agricultural data collection system. The report flagged delays in crop surveys, outdated village maps, and shortage of trained personnel for crop-cutting experiments (CCEs).
Why in News?
What is the Review of Crop Statistics System?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Report | Review of Crop Statistics System |
| Released By | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) |
| Purpose | Assess the quality, accuracy and timeliness of agricultural statistics in India |
| Importance | Supports crop production estimates and food security decisions |
Why is Agricultural Data Important?
- Used by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) to estimate cultivation costs.
- Forms the basis for Advance Estimates of Crop Production.
- Helps the government decide:
- Export restrictions
- Import duty changes
- Release of buffer stocks
- Food inflation management
- Procurement planning
Major Findings of the Report
1. Delay in Girdawari
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| Season | Sample Villages Completed on Time |
|---|---|
| Early Kharif | 43% |
| Late Kharif | 46% |
| Rabi | 48% |
| Summer | 33% |
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States with alarmingly high delays:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
2. Outdated Village Maps
| Finding | Details |
|---|---|
| Village maps older than 20 years | 63% |
| Impact | Difficulty in identifying updated land boundaries and crop areas |
States with highest outdated maps
| State/UT | Maps Older than 20 Years |
|---|---|
| West Bengal | 100% |
| Puducherry | 100% |
| Odisha | 99% |
| Uttarakhand | 98% |
| Assam | 94% |
| Tamil Nadu | 93% |
| Jharkhand | 93% |
| Gujarat | 5% |
Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated CCEs (2023–24) | Around 1.2 million |
| Issue | Many CCEs conducted by untrained staff |
States with major issues
- Jharkhand: Around 40% CCEs by untrained personnel.
- Uttar Pradesh: Around 40% CCEs by untrained personnel.
- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and West Bengal: More than 10% CCEs conducted by junior staff.
What is Girdawari?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Official field inspection to record crops grown on agricultural land. |
| Conducted By | Village Revenue Officer/Patwari |
| Purpose | Collect crop acreage data for agricultural statistics and production estimates. |
What are Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs)?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Scientific field experiments used to estimate crop yield. |
| Purpose | Determine average yield for calculating total crop production. |
| Used In | Crop production estimates, crop insurance and policy decisions. |
Role of CACP
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare |
| Role | Recommends Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) based on production costs and other factors. |
Key Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Advance Estimates | Preliminary estimates of crop production released before harvest completion. |
| Buffer Stock | Government food grain reserve maintained for food security and price stabilization. |
| CACP | Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, which recommends MSPs. |
