Saga of ICAR-CCARI

 

 

 ICAR Research Complex for Goa was established in April, 1976 as a regional centre under ICAR Research Complex for Northeast Hill region, Shillong, Meghalaya. Subsequently it became the regional centre, ICAR Research Complex for Goa, under CPCRI, Kasargod.

Considering the importance of agriculture in Goa state, ICAR, New Delhi, upgraded the centre into an Independent Institute from April, 1989.

 

Subsequently, this Institute has been upgraded from 1st April, 2014 as a ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute. This Institute is under the Natural Resource Management (NRM) division of ICAR.

In 1983, a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) was established in this Institute to provide transfer of technology to the farming community of Goa. ICAR - CCARI is spread over 53 ha in which all the major infrastructure and experimental field for research work are established.

The Institute is situated in Old Goa (Latitude: 15030'52" N; Longitude : 73055'01" E)  the historical capital of Goa during Portuguese times. This Institute provides research and development support to the agriculture and allied sector of Goa region. It plays a major role in promoting excellence in agriculture.

     This Institute is mainly involved in research activities which are aimed at improving the production and productivity of major crops of this region through various strategies including farming system approach. Other important areas of research include livestock and fisheries sector to increase the milk and meat production.

    Listed here year wise are the digital images / videos etc. depicting the various crops, varieties, technologies etc. Also events held at this Institute and Visits of Dignitaries, Guests, Students etc.

Sl.No. Year
1 2010
2 2011
3 2012
4 2013
5 2014