Distribution of Turmeric rhizomes to Tribal farmers at Cotigao village in South Goa, Goa
Distribution of Turmeric rhizomes to Tribal farmers at Cotigao village in South Goa, Goa
ICAR – Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa, is involved in Tribal Welfare projects funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. A programme on Turmeric rhizomes Distribution to tribal farmers was organised in the fore noon of 11th June, 2015 at Cotigao village, Canacona, South Goa District. The function was chaired by Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, Director, ICAR– Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute. He interacted with tribal farmers and asked about their requirements for doing better farming. Six tonnes of turmeric rhizomes were distributed to 30 farmers and they are going to plant an area of 4 ha. More than 60 farmers participated in this programme. Cotigao panchayat president Mrs Meena Gaonkar were also present in this programme.