**Executive Summary**
On July 16, 2026, the ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) celebrated the 98th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in Old Goa. The event focused on the role of a sustainable agricultural sector in achieving the "Viksit Bharat @2047" and "Viksit Goa by 2037" visions. Key outcomes included an appeal for youth to adopt agriculture as a business and a call for research-driven innovations to support small-scale farmers and protect agricultural land.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Vision and State Development**
* Agriculture is identified as the primary vehicle for achieving the Government of Goa's commitment to "Viksit Goa by 2037" and the national vision of "Viksit Bharat @2047."
* The establishment of dedicated institutions for agriculture and animal husbandry in Goa is intended to encourage youth toward agro-entrepreneurship.
**Technological Innovation and Research**
* ICAR’s research and technological innovations are mandated to focus on improving the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers.
* The ICAR-CCARI highlighted achievements in climate-resilient technologies, farmer-centric innovations, and sustainable management of coastal ecosystems.
* Science-led innovations have enabled India to increase food grain production 7.4 times over the last 75 years, ensuring national food security.
**Resource Management and Sustainability**
* There is an urgent need to enhance local vegetable production and improve the productivity of Goa's Khazan lands.
* Stakeholders expressed concern over the steady decline of agricultural land due to land conversion.
* The promotion of organic farming is prioritized to help farmers secure premium prices and ensure sustainable development.
**Engagement and Outreach**
* An exhibition was organized to showcase the institute's innovative technologies and products to farmers and youth.
* The foundation day program was attended by over 200 participants, including a significant number of farm women.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth and Aspiring Entrepreneurs**
**Impact**
They are identified as the future drivers of the agricultural sector, transitioning the field from a legacy practice to a professional business model.
**Action Required**
Youth are encouraged to pursue agricultural research and education and take up farming as a sustainable business/agro-entrepreneurship.
**ICAR-CCARI and Agricultural Scientists**
**Impact**
The institute is recognized as a critical player in strengthening Goa's national prominence through education and research.
**Action Required**
Scientists must continue developing climate-resilient technologies and focus research efforts on the specific needs of small, marginal farmers and coastal ecosystem management.
**Farmers (Small, Marginal, and Farm Women)**
**Impact**
They are the primary beneficiaries of technological mechanization, improved crop varieties, and the push for organic farming price premiums.
**Action Required**
Farmers are encouraged to adopt modern technologies, protect their farmland from conversion, and implement organic farming practices.
**State Government of Goa**
**Impact**
The government is tasked with integrating agricultural growth into its long-term development milestones (Viksit Goa 2037).
**Action Required**
Policy focus is needed to protect farmland from conversion and support the establishment of new agricultural educational institutions.
Key Entities Referenced
ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI): A research institute focused on coastal agriculture, climate-resilient technologies, and sustainable management of coastal ecosystems.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): The apex national body responsible for coordinating, guiding, and managing agricultural research and education in India.
Viksit Bharat @2047: A national vision aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, highlighting the role of a sustainable agricultural sector.
Viksit Goa by 2037: A state-level commitment by the Government of Goa to achieve comprehensive developmental goals and agricultural sustainability by 2037.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The nodal central ministry overseeing agricultural research institutions and policy implementation for farmer welfare.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute
(CCARI), Goa celebrates 98th ICAR Foundation
Day
Youths to take up agriculture as a business - State PWD
Minister Shri Digamber Kamat
प्रव तथ: 16 JUL 2026 6:49PM by PIB Mumbai
Panaji, Goa 16 July, 2026
ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Goa, celebrated
the 98thFoundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on
today 16th July, at its campus in Old Goa. Shri Digambar Kamat, Minister for Public
Works Department (PWD), Legal Metrology, and Captain of Ports, Government of
Goa, attended the event as the Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion Shri. Kamat praised the ICAR for its outstanding
contribution to Indian agriculture over the past 97 years. He appealed to the youth
to take up agriculture as a business and continue the farming legacy. He
emphasized that ICAR's research and technological innovations should focus on
improving the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers.Referring to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 and the Government of Goa's
commitment to Viksit Goa by 2037, he said these goals could be realized only
through a strong, progressive and sustainable agricultural sector.
Shri Rajesh Faldessai, MLA, lauded ICAR for strengthening Goa's agricultural sector
and enhancing the State's national prominence through agricultural research and
education. He further said that the establishment of an institution for agricultural
and animal husbandry in Goa would encourage youth to pursue agriculture and agro
entrepreneurship. He also appealed to farmers and youth to take up farming and
make Goa and the country greener for a sustainable future.
Shri Govind Parvatkar, Chairman, Goa Higher Education Corporation stressed the
need to enhance local vegetable production and improve the productivity of Goa's
Khazan lands to meet the growing demand for food. Expressing concern over the
steady decline in agricultural land due to land conversion, he underscored the
importance of protecting farmland and promoting organic farming to help farmers
secure premium prices while ensuring sustainable agricultural development.
Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa, highlighted ICAR's transformative
role in converting India from a food-deficit to a food-surplus nation through science-
led agricultural innovations. He noted that although India's population has increased
4.1 times in the last 75 years, the food grain production has increased 7.4 times,
due to improved crop varieties, modern technologies, mechanization, and effective
research-extension systems, thereby ensuring national food security and
sustainable agricultural growth.Dr. Gopal R. Mahajan, Senior Scientist of ICAR-CCARI, presented the Institute's
glorious journey, achievements in developing climate-resilient technologies,
sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, and farmer-centric innovations that
have significantly strengthened agriculture and rural livelihoods in the coastal
region.
An exhibition showcasing the institute's innovative technologies and products was
organized, providing dignitaries, farmers, youth, and other participants to closely
experience and interact with the institute's research-driven innovations.
Shri Rahul Kulkarni, Assistant Chief Technical Officer (Agronomy), welcomed the
gathering, while the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. N.
Bommayasamy, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK, North Goa. Pls add these para
on red marking place
More than 200 farmers’ participants, including farm women, attended the program.
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Source- ICAR-CCARI, PRO, Goa/PIB Panaji/AY/PK
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