Hon’ble DDG (NRM), Dr. Alok Kumar Sikka, visited the ICAR Research Complex for Goa on 19-09-2013. He visited the Agriculture Technology Dissemination Centre (ATDC), various research units of crop sciences, horticulture and animal science sections. He also visited the Krishi Vigyan Kendra attached to the Institute and post harvest technology unit. During his visit he interacted with scientists of different disciplines to get acquainted with the ongoing research programmes.
After the visit to various fields, a meeting with the scientific, technical, administrative and skilled support staff of ICAR was organized at the Conference Hall of ICAR. Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, Director of the Institute welcomed the Hon’ble DDG (NRM), Dr. Alok Kumar Sikka. He briefed about the institute and the research activities of the centre. Dr. Alok Kumar Sikka then interacted with the staff and tried to understand the problems faced by them. Two publications, "Vision -2030 of Krishi Vigyan Kendra" and an extension bulletin, "A guide to Identification and Management of Nutrient Deficiencies & Cultural Practices in Plantation Crops" were released at the hands of the Honourable DDG.
The Honourable DDG appreciated the work done by the Institute and assured his continuous support to the Director and staff of the Institute.