Port Blair, Nov 21: Regional Station, Minicoy of ICAR-CIARI Port Blair, participated in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra 2023 along with other departments of the administration of Minicoy, Lakshadweep, on November 17, 2023. The rally started from the Deputy Commissioner office in Minicoy to Kodi Beach. On November18, staff of the Regional Station showcased ICAR-CIARI technologies to the public by putting up a stall in the exhibition. The station also demonstrated and displayed all 12 coconut accessions available in the world, including the coconut germplasm of Minicoy. Vegetables, fruits, fodder, medicinal plants, flowers suitable for intercropping in IFS, and various breeds of livestock were explained by the team. About 300 people, including students, participated in the programme, which was inaugurated by Dr. Rahul Rathod, Deputy Collector, Minicoy.
Dr. Gladston Y. Dr. Ajina S.M., Conveners, Mr. Shareefuddeen Hassan, and Mr. Arif M.I. coordinated the programme under the supervision of Dr.S.K. Zamir Ahmed, Nodal Officer, Lakshadweep, and the overall guidance of the Chairmanship and Director, Dr. Eaknath B. Chakurkar, of ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair.
