ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute

Distribution of Bypass fat and Jackfruit processing machineries to tribal farmers under TSP

A programme on distribution of bypass fat and Jackfruit processing machineries to tribal farmers under Tribal Sub Plan Programme was organised at ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa on 5th May, 2018. Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CCARI Welcomed the Chief Guest Shri Narendra Keshav Sawaikar, Honourable Member of Parliament from South Goa and Guest of honour Shri Govind Gawade, Honourable Minister for Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. He briefed about the research and extension activities of the institute and also delivered the technical details and use of bypass fat. Mrs Priya Devi, Principal Scientist, Fruit Science, presented the use of jackfruit machineries and preparation of various products out of jackfruit.

While inaugurating the distribution programme the Chief Guest Shri Narendra Keshav Sawaikar, appreciated the efforts of ICAR-CCARI for improving the livelihood of tribal and agricultural farmers through their research and extension services. Shri. Govind Gaude has appealed the tribal farmers to avail the maximum benefits offered by ICAR-CCARI. A group of twenty five tribal farmers from Cuncoliem, Priol, and Veling of North Goa received 1000 kg bypass fat material (each farmer received 25kg). Shree Kamakshi Self-help group from Cuncoliem, Mardol comprising of 10 women tribal farmers received a set of Jackfruit processing machineries. Dr. Maruthdurai R., Scientist (Agricultural Entomology) and TSP Co-ordinator, ICAR-CCARI has delivered the vote of thanks. Smt Sunetra Talawlikar, SMS, Home Science, KVK briefed about the various products made out of jackfruit. Shri Rahul M. Kulkarni, Senior Technical Officer, briefed about the importance of soil testing. Comparing of the function was done by Shri Rahul M. Kulkarni.