ICAR-CCARI OBSERVES ITS SILVER JUBILEE
ICAR-CCARI OBSERVES ITS SILVER JUBILEE
ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Institute celebrated its silver jubilee on 21st July, 2015. This occasion was blessed with the presence of Chief Guest Smt. Mridula Sinha mHon. Governor of Goa and Guest of Honour, Smt. Nila Mohanan, IAS, District Magistrate and Collector, North Goa). Dr. B. Mohan Kumar, Assistant Director General (AAF&CC), Dr. V. S. Korikanthimath and Dr. P. G. Adsule (Former Directors of the institute) were also present during the event. The former staff members of the institute were also invited for the silver jubilee celebrations. During the inaugural session, welcoming the invitees, Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, Director, ICAR-CCARI highlighted the journey of the institute from a research station to a full-fledged central institute. A brief presentation of the research achievements of the institute was followed. The institute honoured the former staff members and the present members with more than 25 years of service. There was release of silver jubilee publications (Souvenir, 25 Year Research Achievements and History of the institute) during the event. The logo of the institute was also officially released during the function. Smt. Mridula Sinha and Smt. Nila Mohanan congratulated the whole team of ICAR-CCARI for their team work, salient achievements and ensured whole hearted support for the institute in future. Dr. B. Mohan Kumar appreciated the staff of the institute for its successful journey of 25 years. The former directors of the institute, Dr. V. S. Korikanthimath and Dr. P. G. Adsule briefed about the research and development activities that the institute has carried out during the last twenty five years and they also recommended research opportunities for the institute as an ambassador for agricultural research in the coastal region.