ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), Goa and ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), North Goa organised a programme to celebrate World Environment Day on 05 June, 2023 under Mission Lifestyle for Environment (Mission LiFE) to encourage sustainable lifestyles.
Dr. A. Raizada, Director (I/c) in his speech, briefed the audience about the importance of celebrating Environment Day. He stressed the impact of climate change on coastal agriculture. He further motivated the audience to take up tree planting activities and to educate the children about environment.
Dr. Uthappa, A. R., Scientist (Agroforestry) appraised the audience about the aims and objectives of Mission LiFE and gave a brief report about the month-long activities carried out under Mission LiFE in the Institute.
Mission LiFE Pledge-taking activity was facilitated by Rahul Kulkarni, ACTO. Later tree planting activity was carried out in the Farm C block where new hybrids of cashew were planted. The programme was attended by around 50 Institute staff. The programme was compered by Vinod Ubarhande, ACTO (Farm Superintendent). The programme was coordinated by Dr. Uthappa, A. R, Rahul Kulkarni, Vinod Ubarhande, Vishwajeet Prajapati and Kushmala I.C.
