ICAR-CCARI Goa celebrates its 43rd Foundation Day

The 43^rd foundation day of ICAR-CCARI Goa was celebrated on 2nd April 2019 in the institute auditorium. Shri Madhav Kelkar, Director of Agriculture Government of Goa was the chief guest for this function. The guest of honour was Dr. Santosh Desai, Director of Animal Husbandry, Government of Goa. Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director of ICAR-CCARI Goa welcomed the guests and briefed the gathering about the research achievements of this institute. On this occasion progressive and award winning farmers were felicitated at the hands of the guests. The staff of the Institute were awarded with various annual awards.

Shri Madhav Kelkar, on this occasion appreciated the consistent research and valuable contributions of ICAR-CCARI Goa and also highlighted the added responsibilities for research on vulnerability of the coastal regions to climate change. Dr. Santosh Desai applauded the research carried out at this institute not only in the field of Agriculture but also in the field of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.

Dr. Mathala J. Gupta, Scientist, (AS&PE) compered the programme and Dr. M. Thangam Principal Scientist, Horticulture proposed the vote of thanks.