6th February 2024, Goa
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Goa as part of the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Goa 2047 initiative. He visited ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa exhibition. The Institute showcased innovative climate-smart agriculture technologies under the "Viksit Bharat, Viksit Krishi, and Viksit Kisan" programmes.
The Prime Minister was provided with an overview of the Institute's history and its multidisciplinary research objectives and achievements in advancing the development of plant varieties of field and horticultural crops, registered animal breeds, and technologies.
Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, were also present during the programme.
The Dignitaries were briefed about the institute’s focus on increasing the production and productivity of field and horticultural crops, livestock, and fisheries relevant to India's coastal natural resource base in a sustainable manner.
ICAR-KVK Officials and other dignitaries interacted with the Padma Shri awardee 2024, Shri Sanjay Anant Patil during the event.
(Source: ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)
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