PANAJI
With the virtual release of the vision document, ‘Vision for development of agriculture and allied sectors: A way towards making Goa self-reliant (Swayampurna Goa), the State is one step closer to becoming self-reliant in agriculture, fishery, animal husbandry and dairy farming. The document was released by Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying through virtual mode on Wednesday in the presence of many dignitaries, stated a press release from the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
The vision document, prepared by ICAR-CCARI under the guidance of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, secretary (agriculture), and in consultation with the State line departments, is available on the official website of ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa.
Before this, the CM had conducted a series of meetings and stakeholders meet with ICAR - Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), officials of Directorate of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Fisheries, Industries, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, District Rural Development Agency and concerned stakeholders to deliberate on developing a roadmap on sustainable development of agriculture.
The secretary (agriculture) and directors of State departments in the Goa government flagged pertinent issues relevant to agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries that need to be addressed to improve the agricultural productivity and income in the State of Goa. The director, ICAR-CCARI, assured to initiate the research work on all the researchable issues raised by the government of Goa officials.
Among those who attended the virtual ceremony were Kailash Chaudhary, Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, Dr Sanjay Garg, secretary, ICAR, Dr Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, DDG (NRM and Engg.), ICAR and Nodal Officer of the Regional Committee, DDG’s and ADG’s of ICAR, vice-chancellors of State Agricultural Universities and directors of the institutes, dignitaries/APC/secretaries/director (fisheries, animal husbandry, agriculture, horticulture of government of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa. A total number of 260 participants attended the meeting from across the country.
