ICAR-CCARI conducted five days training program for IAS Probationer

 

    ICAR-CCARI conducted five days training program from 31.10.2022 to 04.11.2022 for Ms. Mahima Madan, IAS (AGMUT, 2021), Assistant Collector, North Goa (on probation) with respect to research programs of ICAR with special emphasis on the economics of Goa agriculture.

    Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa welcomed the probationer and briefed her about the genesis and research highlights of the Institute followed by visits to various sections and KVK of the Institute. As part of the training program, the probationer has been exposed to the predominant farming practices of Goa at the farmer's fields. During the field visits, the probationer interacted with the farmers and learned about Kulaghar, intercropping in cashew, coconut, and mango gardens, cropping in salt-affected soils, estuarine fish culture, and agro-ecotourism. The training program was coordinated by Dr. R. Solomon Rajkumar, Senior Scientist and Dr. Shripad Bhat, Senior Scientist with the technical assistance of Shri. Rahul Kulkarni, Assistant Chief Technical Officer.