Key Takeaways
- ICAR-CCARI Goa scientists win Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar for their impactful work on climate resilience and sustainable farming
- The award recognises the institute’s efforts to improve productivity and enhance rural livelihoods in Goa through research driven solutions and climate resilient practices
- Dr. Parveen Kumar and his team of scientists have developed salt tolerant crops, integrated farming models, and India’s first ICAR certified agro-ecotourism initiative
In a proud moment for Goa, the team from the ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI) Goa, has been awarded the Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the highest national honour in agricultural sciences, conferred by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Government of India.
The award was presented by Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during the 97th ICAR Foundation Day held in New Delhi. It recognises the institute’s impactful work titled ‘Building Coastal Climate Resilience through Integrated Farming Systems and Agro Ecotourism’.
Led by Dr. Parveen Kumar and his team of scientists, the initiative has helped coastal farmers adapt to climate change through the development of salt tolerant crops, integrated farming models, and India’s first ICAR certified agro-ecotourism initiative. These efforts have significantly improved productivity, enhanced rural livelihoods, and opened up new opportunities in Goa’s farming sector.
The state has recognised the efforts of CCARI. Dr. Pramod Sawant, the Chief Minister of Goa, acknowledged the institute’s achievements during the ’11 Saal, Sankalp Se Siddhi’ celebration. He appreciated their role in transforming Goa’s agricultural landscape through research driven solutions and climate resilient practices.
This achievement reflects Goa’s growing leadership in sustainable and climate smart agriculture and stands as a proud example of how science, when rooted in local needs, can bring meaningful change to the lives of people.
