An Educational trip was conducted to enlighten the young minds of 120 students of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan District Institute of Education and Training(DIET), Garacharma, South Andaman, along with six faculties on the ongoing in Integrated Farming System, Horticulture nursery & Animal Science field activities at Garacharma Research Complex of ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair on 15th February 2023.
Dr.T.P. Swarnam, Principal Scientist & Head I/C Natural Resource Management Along with Dr. T. Subramani, Senior Scientist dwelt in length and gave practical exposure on the Integrated Farming System & Vermicomposting. Dr. P. A. Bala, Senior Scientist, Animal Science Division showcased the fodder block, Andaman & Terresa goat. Dr. Ajit Arun Waman & Dr. Pooja Bohra, Scientists gave the practical exposure on the endemic fruits, spices & medicinal plants along with its uses and propagation technique. Students were also exposed to the library of the Institute.
The students expressed their happiness on the knowledge gain due to exposure to ICAR-CIARI and interacted with the team of Scientists to get their doubts cleared. They also showed interest in seeing the other activities during future visit.
Earlier Dr. S.K. Zamir Ahmed, Principal Scientist & Head I/c Fisheries Science Division welcomed and introduced the Institute and its role in furthering agriculture in these Islands, beside he stressed on building up scientific temperament, and becoming the ambassador of ICAR-CIARI hereafter. Dr. D. Karunakaran & Dr. K. Saravanan, Scientists were also present.
The visit was coordinated by the team, comprising of Dr. S. K. Zamir Ahmed, Principal Scientist & Head I/C FSD, Shri. D. Karunakaran, Scientist, along with Smt. Asma Bibi Technical Assistant , Shri Ali Akbar Technician, Mr. Amit Roy & Mr. M. Saravanan under the plan & guidance of Dr. Eaknath B Chakurkar, Director, ICAR- CIARI, Port Blair.