**Executive Summary**
On March 20, 2026, eleven IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 batch visited the ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI) in Goa as part of their winter study tour. The visit served to provide the trainees with insights into sustainable coastal agriculture, climate-resilient technologies, and the institutional framework of agricultural research in India. Key activities included technical briefings, presentations on farmer-centric technologies, and interactive discussions with scientists on coastal farming challenges.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Institutional Framework and Food Security**
* Overview of the evolution of Indian agriculture and the specific role of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in ensuring national food security.
* Detailed briefing on the mandate of the ICAR-CCARI and its contribution to agricultural research and development.
* **Research and Technological Initiatives**
* Focus on sustainable coastal agriculture and the management of natural resources.
* Development of climate-resilient technologies and integrated farming systems designed to enhance the livelihoods of coastal farming communities.
* Emphasis on farmer-centric approaches and innovative scientific solutions.
* **Critical Issues and Future Avenues**
* Deliberations on managing insect pests and the technical challenges posed by salinity ingress in coastal areas.
* Exploration of seaweed resource utilization as a viable agricultural component.
* Strategies to attract and retain youth in the agricultural sector through policy interventions and scientific innovation.
* Identification of agro-ecotourism as a promising avenue for regional development.
**Impact Analysis**
**IAS Officer Trainees (2025 Batch)**
**Impact**
The trainees gained valuable exposure to applied agricultural research and insights into sustainable development practices relevant to coastal regions.
**Action Required**
The trainees participated in the winter study tour and engaged in interactive sessions with scientists to understand the practical applications of agricultural policy and research.
**ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI)**
**Impact**
The Institute successfully showcased its research initiatives and institutional framework to future administrators, highlighting the role of scientific innovation in policy support.
**Action Required**
The Director and scientific staff delivered comprehensive presentations and facilitated discussions to brief the trainees on the institute’s mandate and research outcomes.
Key Entities Referenced
ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Goa: The primary research institute visited, focusing on sustainable coastal agriculture, climate-resilient technologies, and natural resource management for coastal farming communities.
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA): The premier civil service training institution whose 2025 batch IAS Officer Trainees visited the institute as part of their winter study tour.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): The apex national body responsible for coordinating agricultural research and development, highlighted for its role in ensuring national food security.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
IAS Officer Trainees Visit ICAR-CCARI, Goa
Gain Insights into Sustainable Coastal Agriculture
Posted On: 20 MAR 2026 5:43PM by PIB Mumbai
Goa, 20 March 2026
A group of eleven IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 batch from the Lal Bahadur Shastri National
Academy of Administration, Government of India, visited the ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural
Research Institute, Goa, today as part of their winter study tour.
The trainees were warmly received by the Director of the Institute, Dr. Parveen Kumar, who
briefed them on the evolution of Indian agriculture and highlighted the role of the Indian Council
of Agricultural Research in ensuring national food security. He also provided an overview of the
institutional framework and its contributions to research and development in agriculture.
Dr. R. Solomon Rajkumar delivered a comprehensive presentation on the mandate and key
research initiatives of the Institute, with emphasis on sustainable coastal agriculture, climate-
resilient technologies, and natural resource management. He elaborated on farmer-centric
technologies, integrated farming systems, and innovative approaches being developed to
enhance the livelihoods of coastal farming communities.
During the visit, the officer trainees engaged in interactive discussions with the scientists of the
Institute. Key issues such as management of insect pests, challenges of salinity ingress,
utilization of seaweed resources, and strategies to attract and retain youth in agriculture were
deliberated. The role of agro-ecotourism, supported by scientific innovations and policy
interventions, was also highlighted as a promising avenue.The programme was coordinated by Dr. Vinod Ubarhande, with technical assistance from Shri
Rahul Kulkarni and Smt. Pranjali Wadekar.
The visit provided the trainees with valuable exposure to applied agricultural research and
offered insights into sustainable development practices relevant to coastal regions.
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