Sri Vijaya Puram | June 22, 2026
The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), Nicobar, organised the Kisan Utsav Diwas below the Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 on the Community Hall in Chota Enaka Village of Nancowry Sub-division lately.
The programme witnessed the participation of round 50 farmers together with representatives from the Departments of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Fisheries, Health, the Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO), Nancowry, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), and the Tribal Council.
The programme commenced with a welcome handle by Dr. Santosh Kumar, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, CIARI, Nicobar, who highlighted the goals of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan and pressured the significance of sustainable agricultural practices, adoption of improved applied sciences and strengthening farmers’ livelihoods.
Delivering the keynote handle, Mr. Charles, Chief Tribal Captain (CTC), Kamorta, inspired farmers to actively take part in developmental programmes and undertake scientific farming practices to reinforce agricultural productiveness and guarantee meals safety within the Nicobar Islands.
An enter distribution programme was additionally organised in the course of the occasion, whereby important agricultural inputs, together with coconut climbing machines and high-quality seeds, had been distributed among the many farmers to advertise improved agricultural practices and improve farm productiveness.
The programme was formally inaugurated by Mr. Kshitij Gyanraj Sa, Assistant Commissioner, Nancowry, who appreciated the efforts of ICAR-KVK in reaching out to the farming group by consciousness and capacity-building initiatives. He urged farmers to successfully utilise the applied sciences and inputs supplied below varied schemes and emphasised the necessity to carry extra farmers below nationwide flagship programmes similar to PM-KISAN and Natural Farming initiatives for sustainable agricultural growth and enhanced livelihood alternatives.
Special addresses had been delivered by Mr. Pilgrin, Secretary, Tribal Council, and Mr. Moses, First Captain, Chota Enaka, who pressured the significance of collective efforts in direction of agricultural growth and inspired farmers to undertake improved farming practices and government-supported applied sciences.
Following the inaugural session, specialists from varied departments interacted with the farmers and shared info on improved crop manufacturing applied sciences, livestock administration, fisheries growth, authorities schemes and sustainable agricultural practices geared toward enhancing farm revenue and livelihood safety.
The programme served as an efficient platform for farmer-scientist interplay, dissemination of data and promotion of improved agricultural applied sciences among the many farming group of Chota Enaka Village.
The occasion concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Ajmal S., Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), ICAR-KVK, who expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, officers, farmers and stakeholders for his or her lively participation and assist.
The programme was organised below the steerage of Dr. Jai Sunder, Director, ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), Sri Vijaya Puram.
