ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, and ICAR- KVK, North Goa, organised an awareness programme on rain water harvesting and its efficient use under the theme ‘Catch The Rain’ on 1st June, under ‘Mission Lifestyle for Environment.’
HRC Prabhu, I/c ICAR-KVK, North Goa, briefed the participants about importance of rain water harvesting and its efficient usage growing agricultural crops. Dr. Uthappa, A.R, highlighted the fresh water status in Goa and how rain water harvesting will help Goan population to cope with water problems in future.
Rahul Kulkarni, ACTO explained about different rain water harvesting systems and showed the participants low cost water harvesting structure established at our campus. Total 45 participants mainly women representing self-help groups from Mapusa, Bardez, Pernem and Bicholim attended this programme.
The programme was overall coordinated by Dr. Uthappa, A. R., Vinod Ubarhande, Rahul Kulkarni, Vishwajeet Prajapati and Kushmala I.C. under ‘Mission LiFE.’
