Car Nicobar | October 21, 2026
The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), organised a five-day Skill Development Programme on superior ethno-veterinary preparations for Nicobarese tribal healers throughout Car Nicobar from October 16 to twenty, 2026.
The programme was performed underneath the DST-supported initiative titled “Promotion of Socioeconomic Status and Self-Employment of Nicobarese Tribes through Scientific Validation of Ethno-Veterinary Tribal Medicinal Knowledge and Herbal Product Development.” The initiative goals to combine scientific developments with conventional information to advertise sustainable livestock well being administration and assist tribal communities.
Training classes had been performed in Malacca, Perka, Tamaloo, Small Lapathy, Big Lapathy, Kimious, Arong Sawai, Tapoiming, Kinyuka Chukchucha, Kakana and Mus within the presence of the respective tribal captains.
The programme was led by Dr. T. Sujatha, Principal Scientist and Principal Investigator of the DST-SSNT undertaking, who served because the Course Director. Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist and Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Car Nicobar, served because the Course Facilitator, supported by co-facilitators Mr. Deepoo Meena, Dr. Ajmal S. and Dr. Sankeeth G.D.
As a part of the hands-on coaching, individuals discovered strategies for changing historically ready medicinal oils into scientifically validated ointments for addressing illnesses equivalent to swelling, wounds and snake bites. The coaching additionally highlighted the significance and advantages of drying and storing medicinal crops and getting ready ointments to be used throughout emergencies.
The programme inspired tribal youth to be taught ethno-veterinary formulations from skilled conventional healers to protect and maintain indigenous medicinal information for future generations. The collaborating tribal healers confirmed eager curiosity in studying the strategies.
Around 200 tribal males, ladies and youth, together with conventional healers, participated within the programme.
The initiative was performed underneath the management and general steerage of Dr. Jai Sunder, Director of ICAR-CIARI. The programme aimed to strengthen conventional veterinary practices among the many Nicobarese neighborhood and contribute to improved livestock healthcare and productiveness within the distant islands.
