ICAR has a mandate of working as a centre for agro-tourism so we are expected to train people in this aspect. We have therefore initiated a research project called agro-eco tourism around this. In this three-fold project, tourists will get to learn about agriculture, organic harvesting and the eco-system Parveen Kumar Director |
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Imagine receiving a fish pedicure while
enjoying swigs of fresh kokum juice and then walking into a polyhouse to
learn about how horticulture crops are grown using farm biomass. This
and more is possible in Goa with a new agro-eco tourism initiative
being launched by the Old Goa-based Indian Council of Agricultural
Research-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI). Agro Eco-tourism is the form of tourism which capitalizes on rural culture as a tourist attraction. It has gained a new dimension as a potential income and job generating activity. The symbiosis between tourism and agriculture that can be found in agro-tourism is a key element of an environmentally and socially responsible tourism. |
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Visit of Students / Farmers to the Institute | |
Navagraha / Rashi / Nakshatra GardenAccording to vedic astrology, there are nine grahas, 12 rashis and 27 nakshatras. Each of these is represented by a plant and it was believed that planting and taking care of these plants will bring good fortune. Ancient Indians created Navagrahas/ rashis/ nakshatras vaitkas (gardens) adjacent to sacred placed to please the deity by taking care of the representative plants. Most of these plants are source of antioxidants and release more oxygen to the environment. As appoint of conservation of rare and important medicinal plant resources, Navgrah/ Rashi/Nakshtra vatika was established in ICAR-CCARI on 5th June, 2021 (Environmental Day) as a part of Agro Eco tourism Centre. ..............For Details............ Read More
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Dhanvantri GardenLearn about the plants on this interactive and educational walk through the gardens focusing on the identification of local plants and their medicinal uses. |
Climbing a Coconut treeHere you can try climbing a coconut tree.
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Vermicomposting UnitLearn a step-by-step guide with practical demonstration of how to make a vermicompost unit and you can even handle earthworms |
Fish PedicureRelax while having a fish pedicure
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Poultry BirdsYou can see some unique poultry birds at our eco-farm |
Honey BeesHands on training on Honey Bees |
RabbitsCuniculture is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising domestic rabbits as livestock.
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