KVK, North Goa, ICAR-CCARI organized Farmers-Scientists Interface on Climate Resilient Varieties, Technologies & Practices

    On the occasion of organization of a nation-wide programme on Climate Resilient Agriculture and inauguration of ICAR-NIBSM by Hon’ble Shri. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, Government by Hon’ble Prime through a virtual programme platform, a program on “Farmers-Scientist Interface on Climate Resilient Varieties, Technologies and Practices” was organized by ICAR – CCARI and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, Goa on 28/09/2021. Mr. Vasudev M Govekar, Ex MLA and President, Kisan Morcha was the Chief Guest. In his address, he appreciated the efforts of ICAR – CCARI and KVK, North Goa in developing and disseminating the climate resilient varieties, technologies and practices. Dr. S K Singh, Principal Scientist (Soil Science) spoke on the mitigation of the climate changes using the improved technologies. Dr. Manohara KK, Senior Scientist (Genetics & Plant Breeding) made the farmers aware about the Climate Resilient Varieties for cultivation in the State of Goa and other parts of the coastal region and Dr. G. R. Mahajan, Scientist (Soil Science) made elaborate presentation on technologies & practices for climate resilience and improved income. Mr. H R C Prabhu, Senior Scientist & Head I/c in his welcome address briefed about the importance and theme of the program. Mrs. Sunetra Talaulikar, SMS (Home Science) compered the programme and proposed vote of thanks. The program was attended by 125 participants which included mostly women farmers, scientists and technical staff of the Institute.