9th May 2024, Guwahati ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone VI, marked a significant milestone by obtaining significant funding and implementing Coconut Development Board Schemes through ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra in collaboration with the Coconut Development Board, ICAR-ATARI, Zone VI, organized the Launching-cum-Action Plan Workshop on Programmes of CDB. Regional Coconut Nursery, Demonstration Plots, Organic Manure Unit, and Area Expansion Programme to boost coconut productivity in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were discussed during the programme.
Dr. Kadirvel Govindasamy, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone VI, highlighted the paramount importance of elevating coconut productivity in the region. He stressed the fact that the northeast region has only 40 net/tree/year, which is very low compared to the national average of 80. Dr. Govindasamy highlighted the importance of area expansion to enhance yield.
Dr. Rajat Kumar Pal, Director, Coconut Development Board, elucidated various schemes under the purview of the board. Besides, the representatives of the CDB gave presentations on various implementation schemes.
The workshop, organized by ICAR-ATARI, Guwahati, and ICAR-KVKs, aimed to maximize coconut yield, expand cultivation’s geographical reach, and emphasize value-added production and handicrafts.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from representatives of ICAR, and Heads from 23 KVKs, dedicated to enhancing coconut productivity in the region.
Read more: https://icar.org.in/implementation-coconut-development-board-programme-through-kvks
