
Shri Abhay Mahajan, Member Secretary, DRI, Visited ICAR–CCARI, Goa
Shri Abhay Mahajan, Member Secretary, Deendayal Research Institute (DRI), Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, visited ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute Goa on 14thJuly 2026, and interacted with the scientific team on the Institute's research, technology development, and extension initiatives for sustainable coastal agriculture. The visiting dignitary was warmly welcomed by Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR–CCARI, who briefed him on the Institute's mandate, major research achievements, and ongoing initiatives. During the visit, scientists of ICAR–CCARI guided him through various research farms, experimental units, and demonstration facilities, showcasing technologies developed for coastal farming systems.
Shri Mahajan, accompanied by Shri Vasant Pandit, Treasurer, DRI, were briefed on the Institute's work in natural farming, paddy-based production systems, animal science, natural resource management, biomass recycling, and other climate-resilient technologies that promote sustainable agriculture and a circular bio-economy. He also visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), North Goa, interacted with the Subject Matter Specialists and staff, and appreciated the extension and capacity-building programmes being implemented for farmers. The visit included the Horticulture Laboratory, where value-added and post-harvest technologies and products were showcased, as well as the Institute's Agro-Ecotourism facilities, including the Navagraha, Rashi and Nakshatra Vatika.
Appreciating the Institute's multidisciplinary research, activities of KVK, field demonstrations, and farmer-centric innovations, Shri Abhay Mahajan commended ICAR–CCARI's significant contributions towards sustainable coastal agriculture and rural development. He conveyed his best wishes to the Institute for its continued excellence in research, innovation, and technology dissemination for the benefit of farmers and other stakeholders. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Manohara K. K., Dr. Bommayasamy N., Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan and Dr. Vinod A. Ubarhande who facilitated the technical interactions and guided the visiting dignitary through the Institute's research, demonstration, and extension facilities.