Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb. 18: The ICAR–Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI), Sri Vijaya Puram, in association with ICAR–KVKs of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, will organise Island Kisan Mela–2026 on February 27 & 28, 2026 at the CIARI Mela Ground, Garacharma campus. The two-day farmer-centric event aims to promote sustainable and climate-resilient crop, livestock and fisheries technologies suited to the island ecosystem.
A major attraction will be the Competition of Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables, providing farmers an opportunity to exhibit their quality produce and encouraging innovation, diversity and value addition in island agriculture. The mela will serve as a vibrant platform for farmers, farm women, SHGs, agri-entrepreneurs, startups, fisheries and livestock stakeholders, students and extension personnel to interact directly with ICAR scientists.
Live demonstrations will cover improved crop varieties, integrated farming systems, aquaculture practices, scientific livestock management, horticultural technologies, post-harvest processing and market linkages. Special focus will be given to agripreneurship and business incubation support. The event is open to all and entry is free from 9 am to 6 pm. Farmers and stakeholders are cordially invited.