International Women's Day

This Institute celebrated the International Women’s Day by showcasing the achievements of women in the field of agriculture and related areas. A programme in collaboration with Green Growth Institute, Sangolda, Goa  was conducted at this Institute in which a total of 130 Women participated including women farmers, Scientist, Teachers, Technical Staff, Administrative Staff, Supporting Staff and Contractual Staff.
 The programme started with ICAR Geet, followed by Woman Anthem and  then lighting of the Lamp. All the women participants were welcomed with a rose flower as a gesture of love and peace. Dr. Mathala Juliet Gupta, Sr. Scientist , ICAR-CCARI, Goa welcomed all the Dignitaries to the programme. Smt. Sandra Fernandes, Director ‘Green Growth Institute’, Sangolda, Goa gave a welcome speech, followed by a speech by Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director(A), ICAR-CCARI, Goa.  Smt. Jennifer Miranda, Chairperson ‘Ami Goenkar’,  NGO, gave a talk on women empowerment. Smt. Jenifer Levis Kamat, Member, Goa Chamber of Commerce (Women’s Wing) also spoke on the occasion. The other Dignitaries who participated in the programme were Smt Sultana DSouza- Mrs. Goa 2019, Smt. Swati Kerkar, Smt. Avita, Sports Woman & Smt. Rahila Khan, HOD Fashion Design, Government Polytechnic, Panaji.  The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Smt. Rita D’Silva, AAO.

Key Objectives:
The following are some of the important objectives of the International Women’s Day celebration.
- Livelihood Enhancement.
- Skill Development.
- Networking amongst the Women Entrepreneurs
- Tips for happy and healthy life.