Goa Affairs
The central government is ready to establish an agricultural andhorticulture collegein Goa, Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfareShobha Karandlajesaid.
The ICAR-CCARI currently has 24 scientists, besides the director in four departments natural resource management, crop science, animal and science and Horticulture science.
National and International Affairs
Vayo Naman Programme Organised By Govt. In Honour Of Senior Citizens
Ministry of Social and Empowerment organises Vayo Naman Programme on the International Day of Older Persons, in honour of senior citizens, in New Delhi on 1 October.
Highlights:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is the chief guest of the programme and will present the Vayosheshtra Samman Awards.
The vice-chairman will dedicate the Elderly Help Line 14567 to the state and launch the Senior Able Citizens Reemployment in Dignity (SACRED) and Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) Portals on this occasion.