“Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” Award to Ibrampur – Hankane- A village adopted under ‘Mera Goan Mera Gourav’ by ICAR-CCARI
“Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” Award to Ibrampur – Hankane- A village adopted under ‘Mera Goan Mera Gourav’ by ICAR-CCARI
Ibrampur –Hankane , Pernem, a village adopted by ICAR-CCARI under ‘Mera Goan Mera Gourav was given “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” award and declared cleanest village in North Goa. Mrs. Sonali Pawar, Sarpanch, received the award at the hands of Smt. Mridula Sinhaji, Hon’ble Governor, Goa. The award also included a cash prize of Rs.50,000/-. The programme was also attended by Shri Manohar Parrikarji, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt. of Goa.
Under the chairmanship of Dr. E.B. Chakurkar Director, ICAR-CCARI, modern agricultural technologies have been demonstrated to improve the crop productivity. Dairy being the major occupation in the village, the technologies like clean milk production, use of bypass fat and introduction of improved fodder varieties like CO-5 have been demonstrated by Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
Under “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” KVK along with villagers, cleaned public places, school premises etc. ‘Swatchata Pakawada’ was also celebrated in collaboration with Sri Sateri Dairy Cooperative Society, to create awareness and importance of keeping the premises clean. Vermicomposting technology was demonstrated by establishing unit in the village to convert biodegradable waste into a good manure. ‘Vanamahotsav’ was also celebrated in collaboration with Higher Secondary School to create awareness on the importance of plants among the students.