
कुलागर खेती एवं काजू ट्रेसबिलिटी संबंधी नीति प्रारूपों पर ऑनलाइन हितधारक परामर्श बैठक ICAR-CCARI, गोवा में आयोजित
Online Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on Policy Drafts for
Kulagar Farming and Cashew Traceability Held at ICAR-CCARI, Goa
ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI),
Goa, organized an Online Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on 27
August, 2026 to discuss and seek feedback on two policy paper
drafts prepared by the Institute: “Policy Framework for
Sustainable Revitalization of the Kulagar Farming System in Goa”
and “Policy Framework for Cashew Traceability in the State of
Goa.”
The consultation brought together around 20 stakeholders,including farmers associated with Goa’s agricultural and horticultural sectors. The participants provided valuable suggestions and shared their perspectives on strengthening the Kulagar farming system, improving sustainability and profitability, and establishing an effective traceability framework for Goa’s cashew sector.
The suggestions and recommendations received during the consultation will be carefully examined and incorporatedin the revised policy drafts. The exercise is expected to contribute towards developing practical, evidence-based and stakeholder-oriented policy frameworks for the sustainable development of Goa’s Kulagar farming system and cashew value chain.
The Stakeholders Meeting was coordinated by Dr. Shripad Bhat and Dr. Paramesha V, with technical assistance from Ms. Pranjali Wadekar and Ms. Anuja (YP-1).