Photo shows the technician in rape planting base of Nyemo County. [China Tibet Information Center]

Up to March, Tibet has designated a total number of 2,112 special technicians including 912 listed in national technician talent bank, sources from TAR science and technology department.

The technician group is growing fast to ensure the developments in 25 major grain-producing areas in Tibet. 43 professional economic associations, 375 scientific projects have been launched by special technicians.

Moreover, 4 science and technology departments and 11 Tibetan technicians had won the titles of advanced collectives and individuals respectively in 2009.