ICAR-CCARI, Goa organized an awareness programme on rain water harvesting @ Mission LiFE

 

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, and ICAR- KVK, North Goa, organized an awareness programme on rain water harvesting and its efficient use under the theme catch the rain on 01, June 2023 under Mission Lifestyle for Environment. Shri HRC Prabhu, I/c ICAR-KVK, North Goa briefed the participants about importance of rainwater harvesting and its efficient usage growing agricultural crops. Dr. Uthappa, A.R, highlighted the fresh water status in Goa and how rainwater harvesting will help Goan population to cope with water problems in future. Shri Rahul Kulkarni, ACTO explained about different rainwater harvesting systems and showed the participants low cost water harvesting structure established at our campus. Total 45 participants mainly women representing self-help groups from Mapusa, Bardez, Pernem and Bicholim attended this programme. The programme was overall coordinated by Dr. Uthappa, A. R., Shri Vinod Ubarhande, Shri Rahul Kulkarni, Shri Vishwajeet Prajapati and Kushmala I.C. under Mission LiFE.