Short course on ecosystem services analysis started at ICAR-CCARI, Goa

     ICAR-Short Course on “Ecosystem services analysis in diversified coconut and arecanut gardens” started on 21-02-2022 in hybrid mode at ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa delivered the inaugural address and stressed the need for analysing ecosystem services in coastal agroecosystems, especially coconut and arecanut gardens, and improving productivity and sustainability, and elaborated the collaborative research work for the same. He also delivered an hour talk to the participants on the overview of coastal agriculture.

A total of 13 physical mode participants and 13 online participants from 5 different states representing ICAR Institutes, State Agricultural/Horticultural Universities, deemed to be University and Krishi Vigyan Kendras are participating in the training program.

Dr V Arunachalam, Principal Scientist (Horticulture) and Course Director briefed the course details and the objectives. Dr V Paramesh, Scientist Agronomy, and Course Coordinator welcomed the participants and organizers. Dr Uthappa, AR, Scientist (Agroforestry) and course coordinator proposed the vote of thanks.