ICAR–KVK (CIARI), South Andaman conducted a 3-day training on Spawn Production Technology & Organic Oyster Mushroom Cultivation (29–31 Dec 2025), empowering farmers & rural youth with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods & entrepreneurship.

Historic milestone for #AndamanNicobar agriculture. Seven crop varieties developed by #ICARCIARI dedicated to the nation: Dweep Dhan 7–10, Dweep Mung 1 & 4, and Dweep Urd 1. Biofortified, disease-resistant and high-yielding varieties. Seeds now available for farmers.

240 students from KV No. 2, Sri Vijaya Puram, visited ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute for an exposure programme on agricultural research, sustainability, and innovation, including fisheries, integrated farming, aquarium, medicinal plants, and smart agri-tech.

At a national workshop on freshwater aquaculture at ICAR-CIFA, Dr. M.L. Jat, DG ICAR stressed linking science with society. Leaders called for KVK-led dissemination, convergence & capacity building for Viksit Bharat. #ICAR Shivraj Singh Chouhan PIB India Agriculture INDIA

Oral Health Awareness Programme cum Dental Check-up Camp organized at ICAR–CIARI, BathuBasti on 20 Jan 2026 by Rotary Club Port Blair, Dinesh Dental Clinic & CIARIEWA.

ICAR–CIARI RS Minicoy, in collaboration with Maliku Masveringe Jamaat, deployed the 2nd Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) on 18 Jan 2026 to enhance fisher livelihood security & promote sustainable fisheries at Minicoy, Lakshadweep.

ICAR–CIARI conducted Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Workshop (Batch-II) 19 Jan 2026 under Mission Karmayogi. 34 staff participated. Sessions focused on role-based learning, competency building & outcomeoriented governance Indian Council of Agricultural Research. #Karmayogi #JanSeva #ICARCIARI

ICAR-CIARI celebrated the 77th Republic Day . Director, ICAR-CIARI Dr. Jai Sunder unfurled the National Flag and highlighted key achievements in island agriculture, fisheries & “Dweep” technologies. 🇮🇳✨ #RepublicDay2026 #ICARCIARI

On January 26, 2026, the ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), situated in Sri Vijaya Puram, commemorated the 77th Republic Day with great patriotic enthusiasm at the Institute's headquarters in the Garacharma campus. #icar #ciari #republicday

#ICAR–CIRCOT, Mumbai ranks 6th globally among 175 labs in the CSITC Global Round Trial 2025-4 (ICAC). A proud mark of India’s world-class cotton fibre testing and quality assurance. Shivraj Singh Chouhan PIB India Agriculture INDIA

#UnionBudget2026 | FM Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announces Bharat Vistar, a multilingual AI platform integrating AgriStack with ICAR’s agri practices to deliver trusted, farmer-centric digital advisory nationwide. #ViksitBharatBudget Shivraj Singh Chouhan PIB India Agriculture INDIA

Farmer Awareness Programme on Dry Season Farming held at Shaheed Dweep under #GKMS 🌱 Focus on weather awareness, water management & climate-smart farming to enhance resilience and productivity during dry months. #WeatherBasedFarming #ICARCIARI #ClimateSmartAgriculture #Farmers

47 students from GSS Nimbutala visited ICAR-KVK, North & Middle Andaman on 4 Feb 2026 for an educational exposure programme. They learned about modern agriculture, climate-resilient farming, fisheries, farm mechanisation & vermicomposting.🌾🚜 #ICARKVK #CIARI

ICAR-CIARI & ICAR-KVK, Sippighat conducted a 3-day training (3–5 Feb 2026) on Scientific Pig Rearing Practices, benefitting 25 participants through expert talks & hands-on exposure to promote profitable pig farming.

Media delegation (41 journalists) visits ICAR–CIARI’s Agro-Eco Tourism site & World Coconut Germplasm Centre, Sippighat. Showcasing coconut biodiversity conservation, climate-resilient research & sustainable island agriculture.

🌾🐟🌴 Island Kisan Mela – 2026 🌴🐟🌾 Join us on 27–28 Feb 2026 at ICAR–CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram for innovative, climate-resilient island agriculture technologies, live demos, expert interaction & startup guidance! 👩‍🌾 Farmers | SHGs | Agri-Entrepreneurs | Students

🌾🌴 ATTENTION ISLAND FARMERS! 🌴🌾ICAR–CIARI in association with ICAR–KVKs is organizing Kisan Mela 2026 on 27–28 February 2026 at the CIARI Mela Ground.🎉 Special Attraction: Competition of locally produced & unique fruits and vegetables. #KisanMela #islandfarmers

Media delegation from Chennai & Raipur visited ICAR–CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram to explore island-specific agri innovations, germplasm conservation & sustainable technologies. Interactive sessions & field visits highlighted efforts toward strengthening local food self-reliance.

Inauguration of the project “Boosting Livelihood & Ensuring Nutritional Security Through Horticulture Development in Nicobar” at Big Lapathy Village. A step towards empowering farmers, promoting sustainable horticulture, and strengthening nutritional security in Islandcommunities

🌍 National Conference on One Health Synergy 2026 Integrating Human, Animal, Plant & Aquatic Life for a Sustainable Future 📅 25–26 Feb 2026 📍 ICAR–CIARI, Sri Vijaya Puram 🔬 Keynotes | 📊 Research | 🤝 Networking Register now 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…