An Educational trip was conducted to 108 B.Ed. 1st year students of Tagore Government College of Education (TGCE), Middle Point, South Andaman, along with six faculties to the ongoing Integrated Farming System, Horticulture nursery & Animal Science field activities at Garacharma Research Complex of ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair on 23rd February 2023.
Dr. T. Subramani, Senior Scientist of Natural Resource Management Division gave practical exposure on the Integrated Farming System. Dr. P. A. Bala, Senior Scientist, Animal Science Division showcased the fodder block, Andaman & Terresa goat. Practical exposure on the endemic fruits, spices & medicinal plants along with its uses were informed by Miss. Kartika, Project staff of Dr. Ajit Arun Waman & Dr. Pooja Bohra, Scientists of Horticulture & Crop Improvement Division.
The students showed keen interest & expressed their happiness on the knowledge gained due to exposure to ICAR-CIARI and interaction with the team of Scientists.
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 and allied activities in these Islands. Beside he stressed on building up scientific temperament, and becoming the ambassador of ICAR-CIARI hereafter.
The visit was coordinated by the team, comprising of Dr. S. K. Zamir Ahmed, Principal Scientist & Head I/C FSD, Shri. D. Karunakaran, Scientist & Coordinator, 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.