Webinar Series on “Agro Eco-Tourism (AET)” @Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav

18^th August, 2021, Goa

The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa organized a Webinar Series on “Agro Eco-Tourism (AET)” today.

In his address, Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa emphasized on the Institute’s mandate for developing and promoting the various sustainable AET Models for the East and West Coastal Regions of the country. This will encourage the Agri-Entrepreneurs and Farmers to bring the value-addition and glamour to the agriculture and allied activities for enhancing their income besides, attracting the youths in agriculture.

Shri Mahesh Patil, Chairman (Agriculture & Food Processing Committee), Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry delivered a Talk on “Sustainable development planning for farms with Agro-ecotourism model in Goa: experiences and future strategies”. It emphasized particularly on the development of AET Models with diversified activities for the mine affected areas in the coastal region.

The Webinar Series organized as a part of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 Years of India’s Independence registered participation by 30 participants including scientists and stakeholders.

(Source: ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa)