ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute

The Opening of Agro-Ecotourism unit at ICAR-CCARI Goa

An Agro-Ecotourism unit was opened to the public at the hands of Mr Deepak Narvekar- Senior Manager (Public Relations and Marketing), GTDC Ltd, Panaji, Goa on 16/08/18. The other dignitaries present for this function were Mr. Suyash Asthana, DGM, SBI-Panaji and officials from Canara Bank, Railways.

Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa welcomed the dignitaries and gave a presentation on Agro-Ecotourism unit. Further, he added that the moto of starting this unit is not only to create awareness among the visitors about the technologies developed by this institute in the field of agriculture and its allied subjects but also the visitors should learn the various activities carried out like climbing the Coconut palm, grafting, etc.

Mr Deepak Narvekar- Senior Manager (Public Relations and Marketing), GTDC Ltd, appreciated the step taken by this institute by starting this Agro-Ecotourism unit. He also added that the Goa Tourism Development Corporation will highlight this Agro-Ecotourism unit in the official web site of GTDC to attract more and more domestic as well as foreign tourist. Also he said that Agro-Ecotourism can be a beneficial source to improve the farmer’s income without disturbing the ecological balance. Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan –Scientist (Soil Science) compered the function and Dr. Arunachalam, Principal Scientist (Horticulture) proposed the vote of thanks.