Shri Tejaswi S Naik, IAS, PS to Hon’ble Agriculture Minister, visits ICAR-CCARI, Goa

 

    Shri Tejaswi S Naik, IAS, PS to Hon’ble Agriculture Minister, visited ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, on 02-11-2023. He visited the Agroecotourism Unit, coconut-based integrated farming systems and rice experimental fields. The value-added products and varieties of the horticultural crops were showcased during the post-harvest technology laboratory visit. During the visit to the Animal Science Unit, the scientists explained research activities on indigenous cattle breeds, piggery and poultry units, and fodder. Shri Tejaswi S Naik discussed about the conservation of the germplasm, promotion of seed production, marketing of value-added products, promotion of agroecotourism, development of farmers groups and FPOs, etc. He highlighted different aspects of climate change and got acquainted with the development of climate-resilient varieties and production technologies. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, explained the research and development activities of the Institute and the way forward to address the issues of coastal agriculture.

    Dr. Gopal Ramdas Mahajan, Sr. Scientist (Soil Science) and Dr. Amiya Ranjan Sahu, Scientist (AGB) were Coordinators for the visit.