Message From Director

The Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands in Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in Arabian Sea is well known for its unique biodiversity and unexplored flora and fauna which have created interest at National and International level. The Islands have about 50000 ha under all the agricultural crops with major area of over 20000 ha under coconut. The territory has a major coast line highlighting the importance of fisheries and typical coastal climate. The diverse flora and fauna having horticultural importance, unique breeds of domestic animals sustaining the livelihood of tribal population, diverse settler communities & tribal population with typical food habits, posing challenges to sustain the fragile production systems makes this as topic of interest among the researchers. The horticulturally based integrated farming system of the Islands has enormous potential for providing livelihood options and can play a significant role in supporting agro-tourism based economy.

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Computer Literacy Programme for Skilled Supporting Staff Concluded

A 05 days training on “Computer Literacy for Skilled Supporting Staff” under HRD conducted jointly by Social Science Section and Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit (AKMU) of ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research got concluded on 21-01-2022.

Speaking on the occasion the Chief Guest Dr. Eaknath B Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI emphasised on e-literacy and the importance of computer & mobile technology in day to day activities. He appreciated the outcome of the training, wherein the participants could learn ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). Further he advised to conduct such training programmes for other Skilled Supporting Staff also to make them aware of the usage of e –technology. He also handed over the certificated of completion to the trainees.

Shri. D. Karunakaran, Scientist and Course Coordinator presented on the overall conduct of the training programme along with feedback from trainees wherein it was rated as very good skilled development program.

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