ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa organized a webinar series on Agro-ecotourism on August 18th, 2021 under Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav

          ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa has organised a webinar series on agro ecotourism (AET) on 18 August 2021 under Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav. Dr. R. S Rajkumar, Scientist and Coordinator of Agro-Ecotourism Center of the institute welcomed the experts and participants. In his opening remarks, Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa emphasized that, the institute is mandated to develop and promote various sustainable AET models for east and west coastal region of India. By this, the agri-entrepreneurs as well as farmers can be encouraged in bringing the value addition and glamour to the agriculture and allied activities for increasing the income of farmers besides attracting youth in agriculture. The webinar series included topics on “Sustainable development planning for farms with Agro-ecotourism model in Goa: experiences and future strategies” delivered by Shri Mahesh Patil, Chairman (Agriculture & Food Processing Committee), Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry which emphasized particularly on development of AET models with diversified activities for mine affected areas in coastal region. During this session, one project proposal on “Reclining life into Khazan lands of Chorao Islands through Agro-ecotourism” by Shri. Yogesh A Teli Pednekar, Principal Architect, AYD, Goa. During interaction with scientists, the various AET models in Khazan lands and their feasibility was discussed. The webinar series was attended by 30 persons including scientists and stakeholders.