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ICAR-CIARI Vision 2050

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Title ICAR-CIARI Vision 2050
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Subject Island Agruculture
Integrated agriculture system for tropical Islands
Bio-security
 
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The Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), Port Blair, has accumulated wealth of experience on island agriculture by conducting research and development related work for last 38 years. In recognition of its seminal contribution, the Council has placed its confidence on the Institute to provide authentic leadership in Island agriculture. Recognizing the pivotal role the Institute is poised to play on Island Agriculture, the Institute has been renamed as “Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair”. Being in the centre of hotspot of biodiversity (i.e. in the confluence of Indo-Myanmar and Indo-Malaysian biodiversity) the Institute has been documenting the agro-biodiversity of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The Institute has also been generating invaluable information on mangrove and coral ecosystem. The objective of the Institute is to enhance productivity through characterization and conservation of island genetic resources, development of genetically superior varieties/breeds, systems approach in island farming, development of climate resilient agricultural technologies suitable for the agro-ecological conditions of these islands and effective management of post-harvest losses. With the accumulated experience and expertise in island agriculture, it is proposed to make a major stride towards the cherished goal of emerging as the “Institute of Excellence on Tropical Island Agriculture”. The institute also aims to concentrate on selected crops, value added products etc, which could be exported under brand name from the island to the mainland and other countries. The institute strives to develop noble varieties/technologies unique to the Islands which will help major ramification on other Islands of the country. The flagship programme of the institute “Integrated Agriculture system for tropical Islands” which is meant for development of model integrated farming system based on the topogaphy of the Islands. This programme will enhance the adaptive capacity of the Island farmers and fishers in order to be better prepared for climate change and natural disaster utilizing the three KVKs present in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Under this programme, the location specific farming system models will be developed including the wealth of the vast coastal and marine resources in the Island which could serve as unique models Indian Council of Agricultural Research for tropical Island eco-systems. Flagship programme on Integrated Agriculture System for Tropical Islands & Establishment of Quarantine and Bio-security facilities, are the two major planks on which future research programmes will be based. Special focus shall also be given on Tribal Sub Plan in order to elevate the socio-economic conditions of the tribals. It is proposed to carry out numerous technological interventions in agriculture, fisheries, horticulture, animal husbandry, post harvest and value addition technologies for the benefit of the tribal’s in Nicobar District and Little Andaman. The Institute is also aiming at carrying out research and development related work in Lakshadweep Islands and is also striving to give leadership in island agriculture to other islands under the domain of Indian Union.
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Date 2018-03-03T08:26:15Z
2018-03-03T08:26:15Z
2015-07
 
Type Annual Report
 
Identifier CIARI 2015. ICAR-CIARI Vision 2050. Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/5877
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Director, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair