For official use only

Instruction Manual
Technical Instructions for undertaking Sample checks
using digitized schedule AS 2.0 under the ICS scheme

2018
Government of India
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Agriculture Statistics Headquarters
National Sample Survey Office
(Field Operations Division)
NH-IV, Faridabad (Haryana)
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Steps to install new software

1. Agriculture Statistics Hqrs. NSSO (FOD), Faridabad contains the

e-mail from the following types of setups:
(a) AS 2017 Setup.
(b) Setup.
2. Download these setups from email sent from AS Hqrs. Faridabad.

3. If these setups are in “zip” Folder named “archive”, these should first be
extracted to desired location i.e. desktop or drive “C”.

4. Click on any one setup as per choice.

5. Installation Wizard will open. Click on next.

6. Shortcut “AS 2017” will appear on desktop automatically

(shortcut name “AS2017” can be renamed).

7. Folder “agri survey” will appear automatically in C-Drive.

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KEY POINTS
 The NSSO/SASA supervisor should ensure that he is well aware of the instructions &
guidelines available in concerned State specific Instruction Manual on crop cutting
experiments and Agricultural Statistics Manual Part -II of FOD before filling -in
schedule AS 2.0 in field.
 After filling schedule AS 2.0 in fiel d, the NSSO/SASA supervisor will fill -in data in
the digitised schedule preferably on the same day as soon as the field work is
completed.
 One schedule is to be filled -in for each experiment.
 For the 2 n d experiment of the same sample village, another sched ule is to be filled -
in.
 If identification particulars of a sample village have been filled up for 1 s t
experiment, then these need not be filled -in again for the 2 n d experiment of the
same village. This information will appear on its own.
 All old software (AS 2.0) including setups/ shortcuts already available in computer
must be deleted before installing new versions of software (AS 2.0), if any.
 Use ‘Tab’ button or scroll mouse for “next” option on display screen.
 After completing entries of one Block, click “Save” & “Next” for next Block.
 Errors, if any, should be removed first and then the data of that block needs to be
saved before going to next Block.
 After completing entries of all the Blocks of schedule, click “save” and “next”.
 Warnings will be displayed in green colour and the errors will be displayed in red colour .
 One cannot proceed to next Block unless errors are rectified. In case of warnings, one can proceed to
next Block. Warnings give an alert to the user to re-check the entries.
 After completing entries on one page click “Save” & “Next” for next page.
 “*” (Star mark) and bold items refers to newly added items which were not available in paper based
Schedule AS 2.0. In the Instruction Manual, these have been introduced to ensure ease and clarity
during data entry by the user.
 In case of revision of schedule at field level FOD Hqrs. Office Faridabad must be contacted
immediately.
 Print option may be used for getting hard copy of the schedule. Print option may be used anytime for
printing schedule in hard copy. For this click print in any block, a folder will create in Agri Survey
name ‘Printed Experiment’ and then you can take the desired print with the required Experiment ID
which will be in word format.
 NSSO/SASA Supervisors are required to collect data on newly added items in various columns of
paper schedule in the beginning till the paper schedule is dispensed with.
 Hindi version of this Instruction Manual will follow shortly.
 A dedicated e-mail id- ‘as2.0fbdhqrs@gmail.com’ has been created. All schedules AS 2.0 should be
sent through this e-mail id. No other communication should be sent through this e-mail id.

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Procedure for filling-in Block & Item-wise details–Schedule AS 2.0

Click on given file name shortcut AS 2017 on desktop. In the Dialog Box, Click ‘OK’. The State-wise
& District-wise list of crops on which experiments are planned for all the crops in the country will appear
on the screen. On extreme left, while clicking on ‘ID Particulars’, the following options will appear:-

Set SAMPLE Type Code [1 Digit]

Set Season Code [1 Digit]
Set Crop Code [4 Digit]
Set STATE Code [2 Digit]
Set RO Code [3 Digit]
Set SRO Code [4 Digit]
Set DISTRICT Code [2 Digit]
Set o/s Code [2 Digit]
Set EXPERIMENT Code [1 Digit]

By using the above filters, one can go to the desired experiment. For example: if we enter State
code for Maharshtra-05, the complete sample list for Maharashtra State will appear on screen. If we
enter State – Maharashtra & Crop code Rice – 0100 (First 2 digits for Crop and remaining 2 digits for
stratification i.e. Irrigation or Seed varieties) simultaneously, then a complete sample list for that crop will
be displayed on the screen. If we enter all desired codes then one can get desired single experiment.
After entering the above filters, click “Save” & “OK”. After getting desired Sample list, select language
from language option (either English or Hindi) which is on top right hand side corner of the screen.

While clicking on ‘Sch.2.0’, Block 1: ‘Identification and other particulars of sample village’ will
appear on screen. Enter the particulars of sample check on crop cutting experiment conducted in field.
Some items have drop down menu options. Select the desired option from the drop down menu. For
example, if the inspection has been done “at post harvest stage” i.e Code is “2” item 7 (c) –Whether peg
marks noticeable: Yes-1, No-2 box will be activated. If Code is 3, then Block RC7 will appear automatically.

Similar procedure is to be followed for all the Blocks by selecting desired information through
drop down menu, wherever available. After completing entries of all Blocks, click on “Dispatch” button
on top right hand corner of the screen and the schedule will then move to the folder “Agri Survey” in “C”
drive. Send the folder name “Dispatched Experiments” in Agri survey to AS Hqrs. Faridabad at the
assigned E-mail id (as2.0fbdhqrs@gmail.com). Print option may be used anytime for printing schedule in
hard copy. For this click print in any block, a folder will create in Agri Survey name ‘Printed Experiment’
and then you can take the desired print with the required Experiment ID which will be in word format.

Block-1: Identification and other particulars of sample village

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1. Item 1: Indicate the name of the Tehsil / Taluka/ Anchal/ CD Block to be entered (Mandatory).
2. Item 2: Indicate the name of Village/ Invt. Zone(Kerala )/ Mouza (West Bengal) to be entered
(Mandatory).
3. Item 3: Indicate the name of originally selected village/ Invt. Zone/ Mauza, in case of substitution
(It can be left blank when there is no substitution)
4. Item 4: In case of substitution, reason for substitution should be picked from drop down menu as
shown below (‘0’ i.e No substitution will occur by default if item 3 is left blank). In case the village
mentioned against item 3 is different from the village originally selected, the name of the substituted
village will be written against item 3 and the reasons for substitution will be given against item 4 as per
codes given below :
 No substitution …………………………………0
 Crop not sown …………………………………. 1
 Entire crop harvested in the village …..2
 Record not available ………………………….3
 Others (specify)..………………………………..9

5. Item 5: Highest Serial/ Survey number of the village is to be recorded (alpha numeric field). Entry
will be in accordance with the instructions prescribed for the conduct of crop cutting experiments in the
State.
6. Item 6(a): Date of inspection in DD-MM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format (whichever is compatible
with computer). Multiple dates can be given, if required.(Mandatory)
Item 6(b): State: Harvest-1, Post harvest-2, Lost-3 (Select from drop down menu).
*Item 6(c): Whether peg marks noticeable: Yes-1, No-2 {box will be activated, if the inspection
has been done “at post harvest stage” i.e. Code is ‘2’ in item 6 (b)}.
Item 6(d): The reasons for the experiment being missed/lost i.e if code ‘2’ or ‘3’ in item 6 (b) is
given against item 6 (c), the codes will be given as under :- (Select from drop down menu).
(i) For experiments missed:

1. Date of harvest/ change in date of harvest was not intimated…………..…Code-1

2. Change in date of harvest was intimated late……………………………….………Code-2
3. Supervisor could not reach the village in time ……………………………………..Code-3
4. Due to overlapping of harvest dates in samples allotted to supervisor...Code-4
5. Others (specify)………………………………………………………...………………………….Code-9

If code 9 in Item 6(d)(i), then Item 6(d)(ii) will automatically open for recording comments .

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(ii) For experiments lost:

1. Cultivator harvested the field prior to date fixed for harvest……………Code-1

2. Primary worker did not conduct crop-cutting experiment……………….Code-2
3 Delay in selection of survey no./replacement of village……………………Code-3
4 Selection of survey number found wrong and correctly selected field found
harvested…………………………………………………………………………………………Code-4
5. Others (specify)……………………………………………………...Code-9

If code 9 in Item 6(d)(i), then Item 6(d)(ii) will automatically open for recording comments.

7. Item 7(a): Enter the name of the primary worker to whom the experiment is entrusted.
Item 7(b): Enter designation of the primary worker to whom the experiment is entrusted.
*Item 7(c): Is trained ? Trained -1, Untrained-2, Details not known-3. (Select from drop
down menu)
Item 7(d): Indicate the month and year (mm/yy or mm/yyyy) in which he was last trained in
the work pertaining to Crop Estimation Surveys. For Untrained -2 & Details not known-3, in Item 7
(c), this item will be inactive.
*Item 7(e): Whether the entrusted person has conducted the experiment, then select
Yes-1, No-0.(Select from drop down menu)

8. If code in Item 7 (e) is “1”, then Item 8 will be inactive and if code in Item 7 (e) is ‘0’, then
Item 8 will be active. (This item is intended to collect information on number of cases in which the
primary worker to whom the work was allotted, delegated the work to others. It may happen
that on the date of harvest, the delegated primary worker deputes his junior (e.g. patwari) to
conduct the experiment on the ground that he has other pressing work. In this situation, the
Supervisor should supervise the work and make entries suitably in this item.)
Item 8(a): Enter the name of the primary worker who conducted the experiment.
Item 8(b): Enter the designation of the primary worker who conducted the experiment.
*Item 8(c): Is the primary worker who conducted the experiment Senior/ equivalent-1 or
Junior-2. (Select from drop down menu).
*Item 8(d): Is primary worker trained? Trained -1, Untrained-2, Details not known-3.
(Select from drop down menu)
Item 8(e): Indicate the month and year (mm/yy or mm/yyyy) in which the person who
conducted the experiment was last trained.

If the entry of any item is missing, it will show an error on screen. Before going to next page, first
complete missing entries, then save and press next.

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Block-2: Particulars regarding selection of survey/sub-survey number

The details of the selected survey/sub survey number/field for the experiment are to be
recorded in this block. This block is to be filled in case of missed experiments also.

Item 1: The records consulted for the selection of survey/sub-survey number are to be
recorded against this item. Entries are to be made in codes viz. khasra-1, map-2, both khasra and
map-3, nothing consulted-4. (Select from drop down menu).

*Item 2(a): Selected area type- for survey number enter “1” and for sub survey number
enter “2”. (Select from drop down menu).
Item 2(b): survey/sub-survey number finally selected for the experiment.
Item 2(c): Enter the area of the selected survey/ sub-survey number. The area may be
ascertained by referring to village records, if available, and entered in 2 places of decimals after
rounding off, if necessary. In the absence of any record, this may be obtained from oral enquiry from
patwari, cultivator etc. and suitable remarks given in remarks block (Block 11). (Ensure area recorded
is not more than 20 hectares).

Item 3: If the selected survey/sub-survey number has been substituted and the experiment is
conducted in the substituted number, give reasons for substitution as per codes :(Select from drop
down menu).

Item 3(a): Codes including

 No substitution…………………………………………………………………………………….Code-0
 Crop harvested prior to selection………………………………………………………..Code-1
 Crop harvested before the date fixed………………………………………………….Code-2
 Field partially harvested affecting the location of experimental plot…..Code-3
 Others ( specify ) ………………………………………………………………………………..Code-9

*Item 3(b): in case of others (specify)-If code 9 for item 3(a), then specify reason.

Item 4(a): Record the number of fields (as defined in the State instructions) growing the
experimental crop in the selected survey/sub-survey number.
Item 4(b): Record the area under the experimental crop in the selected survey/sub-survey
number as per village records (in hectares upto two places of decimal) or through an oral enquiry/
estimation, if village records are not available.
(Ensure that area entered in item 4 ( b ) is equal to or less than area entered in item 2 ( c )
*Item 4(c): Select reason for area under experimental crop less than selected area (Select
from drop down menu).
1. Non agricultural use-1
2. Other agricultural use-2
(Both options may also be selected)

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Item 5(a): Enter the name of the cultivator of the selected survey/sub-survey number. In
case the field has been leased in, the name of the tenant only will be recorded.
Item 5(b): If the person from whom the ancillary details have been elicited is different from
the cultivator, his name is to be recorded. This item needs to be left blank in case the informant is
cultivator himself/ herself.

Item 6: The mistakes noticed by the Senior Statistical Officer/State Supervisor in the
selection of (a) survey number or (b) sub-survey number and (c) field are to be recorded in codes
specified in the schedule.(Select from drop down menu).
0- No mistake
1- Wrong use of highest serial / survey number
2- Wrong use of random number
3- Wrong rejection of survey/ sub-survey number
4- Wrong identification of survey/ sub- survey number
5- Wrong selection of fields
9- Other specify

All information needs to be based on records-cum-enquiry. It may be noted that if more than
one type of mistakes is noticed, all the relevant codes may be given with commas in between i.e.
0,1,2,3,4,5,9. If code is ‘0’, no other code should be entered, else an error will appear on the screen.

Item 7(a), (b) & (c): Whether the mistake was rectified or not will be indicated by code :
Yes-1 or No-0.(Select from drop down menu).

Block 3: Measurement of the field and selection of random coordinates

Particulars regarding the measurement of the field and the selection of random coordinates along
its length and breadth for the location of the experimental plot are to be given in this block. It may be
noted that this block is to be filled-in for experiments missed and not for experiments lost. For each
experiment, two lines have been provided, one for entering the information recorded by the primary
worker and the other for recording the findings of the Senior Statistical Officer/State Supervisor.

Col. 1: Source of data viz. P.W. entry & Supervisor finding. (Already mentioned in Block)
*Cols. 2 and 4: The unit of length & breadth in meters/ steps/ rows to be recorded.(Select from
drop down menu).
Cols. 3 and 5: To be recorded separately as noted by the primary worker (not mandatory) and as
verified by the supervisor (Mandatory).
Cols. 6 and 7: The random coordinates selected for locating the plot in the field along the length
and breadth as noted by the primary worker(not mandatory) and as verified by the
supervisor(Mandatory) are to be given under these columns .

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Note- The data for P.W’s in this block is free and the programme will show no error but only warning, if
required.

*Block 3.1: Measurement of the field and selection of random coordinates (For Arecanut, Pepper,
Banana and Coconut)

This block is meant only for Kerala State, in which unit of measurement is Number of Trees. For
Supervisor, the R1, R2, R3, R4 & R5 are always less than or equal to total number of trees and there
should be no repetition.

Block 4: Location and marking of plots

This block is meant for recording the various types of mistakes noticed, if any, in the marking of
the experimental plot. It is to be noted that this block is to be filled in respect of missed experiments also
when the peg marks are noticeable. The block is not applicable for experiments lost.

Col. 1: The description of the item is already given in this column.

Col. 2: Enter code '1' for yes &‘0’ for no in this col.
Col. 3: If code ‘1’ in Col.2, then Col.3 & Col.4 will be activated. Select desired code from drop
down menu.
Plot not located according to random coordinates selected --------- Code 1 (For Item-1)
Wrong choice of direction ---------------------------------------------------- Code 2 (For Item-1)
Wrong dimension of plot ----------------------------------------------------- Code 3 (For Item-2)
Col. 4: Whether rectified, yes-1 & no-0. (Select from drop down menu).

Note- In first row, if we put code 1, then one has to pick the error from drop down menu as code 1 or
code 2 (both codes may also be selected).

In second row, if we choose code 1, in col.1 then automatically code 3 will appear in col.2.

Block 5.1: Particulars regarding conduct of Expts:

This block is to be filled-in for supervision at harvest stage only.

Item 1(i)(a): The date of harvest originally fixed for the conduct of experiment is to be given in
DD-MM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format (whichever is compatible with computer). Multiple dates can be
given if required. (Mandatory). This item is blocked for crops for which threshing is not done.

Item 1(i)(b): The date on which the experiment was actually conducted will be given in DD-MM-
YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format (whichever is compatible with computer). Multiple dates can be given if
required. (Mandatory)

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Item 1(ii): The dates of threshing of the produce will be given in DD-MM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY
format (whichever is compatible with computer). Multiple dates can be given if required.

Item 1(iii): The dates of first weighment of the produce will be given in DD-MM-YYYY or
DD/MM/YYYY (whichever is compatible with computer). Multiple dates can be given if required.
(Mandatory)
It may be noted that dates of harvest and threshing may be different in some cases, especially for
crops like tur, sesamum, etc. In such cases, the Senior Statistical Officer/State Supervisor will have to
pay a subsequent visit and check the threshing and weighing operations. The schedule will be
dispatched only after the first weighment has been checked.

Item 2: The shape and size of the experimental plot is to be recorded against this item from
drop down menu.

Item 3(i): The description of the harvested produce for which the first weight is recorded is to
be given. The description is to be given clearly and unambiguously, such as grain, ear-head, cobs (with
or without sheath), pods, kernel, plants, fibre etc from drop down menu.
Item 3(ii): The weight of the produce will be given in kilograms upto three places of decimals.
Item 3(iii): This item i.e Net Weight will be left blank in the field. (Only for AS Hqrs. Faridabad)

Item 4(i): If any mistake has been noticed in weighment, yes-1 & no-0. (Select from drop down
menu).
Item 4(ii): Whether rectified, yes-1 & no-0. (Select from drop down menu).

*Item 5: Total number of circles/ pickings/ visits (for multiple picking crops such as Jute,
Gingley, Cotton Group ‘A’ and Castor etc. to be recorded. (Mandatory)

Block 5.2 : Weight in each circle/ picking/ visit of crops

The block will be activated only when there is some entry in Item 5 (except ‘0’) of Block 5.1. In
some cases, this entry is by default. e.g. Group “B” pickings in case of cotton (either 2 or 4 pickings as per
State procedure. For West Bengal, provision for 3 entries is made corresponding to 3 circular cuts.

Col.1: Sl. No. of circle (West Bengal only) / pickings (Cotton)/ visit (all crops)/ (By default)
*Col.2: Whether missed: yes-1 & no-0, not applicable-2. (Select from drop down menu).
Col.3: This column will be activated for Codes ‘1’ & ‘0’ in Col.2. The date on which the experiment
was actually conducted will be given in DD-MM-YYYY format (whichever is compatible with computer).
(Mandatory)

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Col.4: This column will be activated for Code ‘0’ in Col.2. The weight of the produce will be given in
kilograms up to three places of decimals.
Col.5: This column will be activated for Banana only. Number of fruits needs to be recorded
here.
Col.6: This Column will be activated for Banana & Pepper and total weight of Banana (with stalk)
and Pepper (with spikes) needs to be recorded.
Col.7: This Column will be activated for Banana crop only i.e weight of stalk (in 0.000 kg)

Total will be picked in the last row of this Column of Block 5.1 from Item 3 (ii). The sum of all the rows in
this should be equal to Item 3 (ii) of Block 5. If not, error will appear on screen, which needs to be
rectified before proceeding to other blocks.

Total number of rows activated will be equal to number given in Item 5 of Block 5.1.

Block 5.3: Details of harvested produce for Coconut and Arecanut – This block is meant for Kerala state
only.

Col.1: Serial No.

Col.2: Date of visit (DD-MM-YYYY) to be recorded.
Col.3: Type of Fruits/ Nuts
Col.4-13: Order of selection i.e.
Col.4,6,8,10,12: No. of fruits to be recorded.
Col.5,7,9,11,13: Weight
Col.14:Total Fruits
Col.15: Total Weight

Block 6 : Details regarding equipment

This block is meant for reporting the position of supply and use of equipment in case of supervised
experiments. This block is to be filled-in for all stages of inspection. However, information has to be
obtained only from primary worker, if available, in case of missed experiments.
*Item 1: Type of equipment used: Chain/ String-1, Tape-2, ISI equipment-3 (for West Bengal)
(Select from drop down menu).
Item 2: Details of equipment used.(Select from drop down menu).
0- Supplied and used
1-Supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)
2-Supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
3 -Supplied but not used though required
4- Supplied but not required to be used

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5-Not supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)

6-Not supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
7- Not supplied and also not used though required
8-Not supplied and not required
9-Information not available
*Item 3: Type of Balance used: 1-Weighing Balance, 2-Spring Balance, 3-Digital Balance. (Select
from drop down menu).

Item 4: Details of balance used.(Select from drop down menu).

0- Supplied and used
1- Supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)
2 -Supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
3 -Supplied but not used though required
4- Supplied but not required to be used
5- Not supplied but locally procured items used(Standard)
6- Not supplied but locally procured items used(Non Standard)
7- Not supplied and also not used though required
8- Not supplied and not required
9- Information not available

Item 5: Weights (will activate only in case of code ‘1’ (Weighing Balance) in Item 3 above is
selected. (Select from drop down menu).
0- Supplied and used
1-Supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)
2 -Supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
3 -Supplied but not used though required
4- Supplied but not required to be used
5-Not supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)
6- Not supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
7- Not supplied and also not used though required
8-Not supplied and not required
9-Information not available

Item 6: Pegs. (Select from drop down menu).

0- Supplied and used
1- Supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)
2 -Supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
3 -Supplied but not used though required

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4- Supplied but not required to be used

5- Not supplied but locally procured items used (Standard)
6- Not supplied but locally procured items used (Non Standard)
7- Not supplied and also not used though required
8- Not supplied and not required
9- Information not available

Block 7 : Details regarding post harvest operations

*Item 1(a): Whether any driage experiment planned by DES/SASA in selected village yes-1, no-0.
(Select from drop down menu)
Item 1(b): Driage experiment planned in the village and arrangement for storage of the produce-
satisfactory-0, defective-1, not planned -4.
If code ‘0’ in item 1(a) then code 4 will appear by default here. Else, if code ‘1’ in item 1(a), select
from drop down menu.
This Item is for reporting details on post harvest operations.

Item 2(i): Record the Date of harvest/ first weighment in DD/MM/YYYY or DD-MM-YYYYY format.
Item 2(ii): a & b- Description & Weight of Green Produce to be recorded (0.000 Kgs) respectively.
Item 2(iii)(a): Whether produce available on the date of supervision yes-1, no-0. (Select from drop
down menu).
Item 2(iii)(b): If code ‘1’ in item 2 (iii)(a), then weight of the produce on the date of supervision is
to be recorded.

Block 8.1 : Data on inputs (Seed and Irrigation)

This block is meant for recording the data on inputs such as Seed and Irrigation, which have direct
bearing on the yield. These data are to be given for the experimental fields in all cases including missed
experiments. For each experiment, two columns have been provided. One for recording the entries made
by primary worker, vide col. heading 'P', and the other by the Senior Statistical Officer/State Supervisor,
vide col. heading 'S'. Besides, the corresponding entries of the patwari as made in khasra register will be
given for Seed & Irrigation particulars marked 'Kh'.

Col.1 : The heading primary worker (P), Senior Statistical Officer/State Supervisor (S), and Khasra
(Kh) will appear by default.
Col.2: The type of seed (select from drop down menu).
HY-1, other-2, not available-3, no provision by SASA/DES-4.
Note:- Entry for Input details of Supervisor is mandatory.

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Col.3: If code ‘1’ in Col.2, this Column will be activated for ‘P’ & ‘S’. Mention name & strain
number of seed variety.
Col.3: If code ‘1’ & ‘2’ in Col.2, this Column will be activated for ‘P’ & ‘S’. Mention name & strain
number of seed variety.
(A list of high yielding varieties as available from the State Department of Agriculture should be consulted
for this purpose.)
Col.4: If Code ‘1’ & ‘2’ in Col.2, this Column will be activated for ‘P’ & ‘S’. Record rate of
application(kg/hac) or stumps / hac for Tapioca.
For recording against this item, the seed rate that has actually been applied by the cultivator in
the experimental field for the experimental crop is to be noted and not the general seed rate. For this
purpose, the Senior Statistical Officer/ State Supervisor will make enquiry from the cultivator about the
quantity of the seed actually applied in the field and then arrive at the seed rate in kg/hectare as per area
of the field. In case of crops sown in mixture, the rate of application for the experimental crop is to be
given without inflating it to the seed rate which would be obtained had the crop been sown pure. For
sugarcane crop, the seed may be given in quintals/ha. This item will not be applicable to sugarcane
(ratoon). In the situation of crop being transplanted, the seed rate is to be ascertained first on the basis of
seeds required in nursery for getting required number of plants for its transplantation in the selected
field. Then on this basis, the seed rate required for sapling of plants in an area of one hectare of crop is to
be calculated and reported under supervisor's entry. While reporting the item of input in general, any
departure in the procedure followed in the State, particularly of crop transplantation, and other practices
of sowing in the State may be given in the remarks block.
Col.5: Irrigation (Whether applied –yes-1, no-0, not available-3,no provision by SASA/DES-4)
Col.6: If yes in Col. 5, indicate the number of irrigations applied. (999 for continuous flow)
The pre-sowing irrigation is also to be included for counting the number of irrigations. For more
than one pre-sowing irrigations, count the number as one only. If irrigation is effected by a continuous
flow of water, say, by a channel cut off from a stream in hill areas, if may not be possible to give the
number of irrigations. In such cases the fact will be indicated by writing " 999".
Col.7: The source of irrigation is to be recorded (Multiple choices to be selected from drop down
menu).
1. Canal ………………………………1
2. Tank………………………………..2.
3. State tubewell ……………… 3.
4. Private tubewell………………4.
5. Well ………………………………. 5.
6. Others (specify)……………….9.
Col.8: Specify in case source of irrigation is others
In case irrigation is from more than one source, the codes for all the sources should be written
with comma(,) in between. The sources should be recorded in order of intensity of irrigation, the major
source being recorded first.
If the crop is stratified for irrigation and HY particulars, then code will appear by default in Supervisor’s
entry.

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Block 8.2 : Data on inputs (Fertilizers, Manure and Pest Control Measures)

This block is meant for recording the data on inputs such as Fertilizers, Manures and Pesticides
which have direct bearing on the yield.
Col.1 : The Heading primary worker (P) & Senior Statistical Officer/State Supervisor (S) will appear
by default.
Col.2: Fertilizers- (Whether applied : yes-1, no-2, not available-3, no provision by SASA/ DES-4)
Col.3, 4 & 5: If yes in Col. 2, mention the name of fertilizers in Col.3, 4 & 5
Col.6, 7 & 8: If entry in Col.3, 4 & 5 record the quantity used in Col.6, 7 & 8 respectively. Viz. Fertilizer
recorded in Col.3, its quantity used is given in Col6 & so on.
Col.9, 10 & 11: It will be active for ‘S’ entries only.
The quantity of constituents (N, P &K ) in Kg/hectare will be arrived at with the help of information on the
composition of various fertilizers. If more than one fertilizer is applied, give all names. The total quantity
of each of the fertilizers applied to the field may be enquired from the cultivator and recorded. Rate of
application of fertilizers in the experimental field in Kg/hectare in terms of the nutrients, i.e. Nitrogen (N),
Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) will be recorded. It may be noted that the composition of fertilizer will
be known either from the cultivator, Village Level Worker (V.L.W.), Agriculture Extension Officer, or the
State Agriculture Department. The Regional Head of the NSSO located at the SASA Hqrs. will arrange to
collect this information from the concerned State Department and supply to all the officials.
Col.12: Manure- (Whether applied: yes-1, no-0, not available-3, no provision by SASA/DES-4). (Select from
drop down menu).
Col.13: If yes in Col.12, select multiple codes from drop down menu, as the case may be.
Farm yard manure-1, green manure-2, others-9. If there is more than one code, select all of them.
Col.14: Specify in case, it is others
Col.15: Pest Control measures- (Whether applied: yes-1, no-0, not available-3, no provision by
SASA/DES-4). (Select from drop down menu).
Col.16: If yes in Col.14, select code from drop down menu.
* Preventive-1, Curative-2, Both-3
Note:- All the entries in Block 8 Part-I & Part II are mandatory for Supervisor (S)

Block 9.1 : Condition of crop

Col 1: Experiment location i.e. field & plot will appear by default.
Col.2: Crop Density. (Select from drop down menu).
Uniform-1, Irregular-2, Scanty-3
Col.3: Crop Maturity. (Select from drop down menu).
Unripe-1, Ripe-2, Overripe-3

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Col.4: Crop Condition. (Select from drop down menu).

Good-1, Normal-2, Below normal-3, Completely destroyed-4
Col.5: Whether affected by. (Select multiple codes from drop down menu).
Heavy rain-1, Flood-2, Drought-3, Pests-4, Other factors-9, Not affected-0.

Block 9.2: Details of crops sown:

The information on area of the experimental field (0.00 hac.), the name (s) of the constituent
crop(s) and the percentage proportion of constituent crops are to be recorded here. This block is to be
filled- in even when only a single crop is grown in the field.
Col.1: The area of the experimental field as per the estimate of the Senior Statistical Officer/ State
Supervisor is to be given in hectares up to two places of decimal. If the survey/sub-survey number
consists of a single field, the total area of the survey/sub-survey number will be noted from the records.
In case where whole field harvesting is done, as in some cases in the hill area of Uttar Pradesh, the area
will be recorded in square meters. It may be noted that this area is to be consistent (i.e. less than or equal
to) with the entries recorded in Block-2, Item 4 ( b ).
In case if 4(a) is equal to 1 then area of Block 9.2 is not less than entry in col 4(b) of Block 2.
*Col.2: Whether observed any field merging (yes-1, no-0). Field merging or field amalgamation
refers to merging of adjacent survey numbers/ sub survey numbers due to various reasons. This occurs
when area in Col.1 is greater than area recorded in Item 4 (b) of Block -2.
Col.3: The names of all the constituent crops sown in the field are to be recorded one below the
other, giving the name of the experimental crop in the first line.
Cols.4 to 7: Percentage proportion of area under the constituent crops is to be recorded under
these Columns.
*Col.4: The percentage proportion of area under the constituent crops as given in Form-1 of the
primary worker is to be recorded. Whether available
Available-1, Not available-2, No provision by SASA/DES-3
Col.5: If code 1, record percentage proportion of area as per Form-I
In absence of the prescribed procedure, under mentioned guidelines may be followed: -
The crop mixtures can be of the following two types:
(i) Field in which constituent crops are sown exclusively in the separate rows
(Without any other crop in same row).
(ii) Field in which constituent crops are sown by mixing the seeds and not in rows.
*Col.6: The percentage proportion of area under the constituent crops as observed by the
Supervisor is to be recorded. Whether available
Available-1, Not available-3

Col.7: Percentage proportion as per Supervisor

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No. of rows of experimental crop actually falling in the specified experimental plot
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------x 100
No. of rows which could have fallen in the specified plot, had the experimental crop sown pure

In the latter case, the percentage will be decided by seed rate supported by an eye estimate.

Block 10 : Measurement of the field and (11) Remarks of the Inspecting Officer

*Length of parallel sides L1 & L2 are to be recorded. (not mandatory except for Potato). In case of
row crops, the length/breadth of the experimental plot may be given in meters up to 2 places of decimal
(where-ever it is specified in numbers of rows in Block 3). Besides, the supervisor may give the details of
(i) total no. of rows in the selected field (ii) average no. of rows that can be accommodated in 5 metres /
10 metres as the case may be (iii) and actual measurement of all the 4 sides and 2 diagonals of the
experimental plot. Space for Sketch will be incorporated soon. Remark for getting diagram in Jpeg form
from field alongwith the signature of SSO/ State Supervisor and also of his incharge. This jpeg file needs to
be sent with same name as that of the schedule.

Remarks of inspecting Officers (Block 11)

This block is intended to record the general observations of the Senior Statistical Officer/ State
Supervisor with regard to the conduct of experiments by the primary worker. The remarks should be
precise and such that they throw light on the deficiencies in the quality of fieldwork. Any aspect which
could not be covered in the other blocks may also be highlighted here. New agricultural practices may
also be included.

Block 12: Particulars of field work and movement of schedules

This block is self- explanatory.

12.1 To be filled-in by the Central/ State Supervisor.(i)Dates (DD-MM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY) of (a) field
work by primary worker (b) sample check (c) submission of schedules (ii) Name of Central/ State
Supervisor (iii) Designation (iv) Signature with date(mandatory).

12.2 To be filled-in by the Central/ State Higher Officer. (i) Dates (DD-MM-YYYY) of (a) Inspection on spot,
if any (b) receipt of schedules (c) Scrutiny (d) dispatch to NSSO/ SASA.

12.2 To be filled-in by the Central/ State Higher Officer (ii) Name of higher inspecting officer
(iii) Designation (iv) Headquarters (v) Signature with date (vi) Remarks

After completion of entries in all the Blocks of schedule, Block RC7 will open automatically on
clicking “Next” button. Enter Code “0” accepted in Col.56 of Block RC 7. After pressing “Save” & “Next”,
‘End of the schedule’ box will appear on screen. After clicking “OK”, initial settings i.e The State-wise &

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District-wise List of crops on which experiments are planned for all the crops in the country will appear on
the screen. On clicking “Despatch” on right hand top corner of this page, new window will open. Click
“Start”. The schedule will be despatched if there is no error in the schedule with the unique expt ID. (viz.
Sample type, State Code, District Code, Order of selection, Crop code and Number of experiment i.e. I or
II).

For example:
Sl. No. Particulars Code
1 Central Sample 1
2 State-Haryana 06
3 District Panchkula 01
4 Order of selection 01
5 Crop-Maize 0600
6 Experiment 1
Thus 12 digit experiment ID code will be 106010106001. This filled-in schedule with the unique
experiment ID will be stored in Folder “Agri Survey” in “ C” drive.
“C” drive→ → Despatched experiments (Folder) → Experiment ID. Season code alongwith date
and underscore alphanumeric ID i.e.-
Central Season Code State code District code Crop name o/s Experiment
C - HR 01 Maize 01 1

To send the filled-in e-schedule to AS Hqrs., NSSO(FOD) Faridabad, the experiment ID needs to be
attached and send to a dedicated e-mail id- ‘as2.0fbdhqrs@gmail.com’. All schedules AS 2.0 should be
sent through this e-mail id. No other communication should be sent through this e-mail id.

For IInd experiment, the same procedure needs to be followed with separate experiment ID

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Instructions for filling digitalized schedule AS 2.0 for crop Arecanut, Coconut, Banana
and Pepper (Kerala State)
1. The digitalized schedule AS 2.0 needs to be filled-in after completing all visits in the field and
recording data in the paper schedule.
2. Block 3 is replaced by Block 3.1 for Arecanut, Pepper, Banana, & Coconut.
(i) Total No. of trees in the selected Survey/ Sub- Survey No. will be recorded in Col. 2.
(ii) Selected trees Random nos. will be recorded in Col. (3), (4),(5),(6)& (7) under Heading R1, R2, R3,
R4& R5. In case of Banana, only Col (3), (4) & (5) will open to record Random number of 3 trees.

(i) Arecanut & Coconut

(a) A separate Block 5.3 has been designed accordingly for Arecanut and Coconut.
(b) For opening Block 5.3, put the total No. of visits in Block 5.1 item -4.
(c) Make entries accordingly the type of fruits in number of fruits & weight (0.000kg).
(d) The total & grand total will come automatically, so these are blocked for the user.

(ii) Pepper & Banana

(a) Net weight of Banana (without stalk) and Berries without spikes needs to be entered in Col.4
along with date in Col.3.
(b) Col.5 & Col.7 are blocked for Pepper.
(c) In Col.6 total weight of Banana (with stalk) & total weight of Berries (with spikes) has to be
entered.
(d) In Col.7, weight of stalk is to be recorded.

Note:
In Col.4, the net weight for Banana & Pepper has to be entered after doing calculations. (This will not
come automatically).

The total in last row will come automatically. So this is blocked for the user.

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