ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod celebrated 76th Independence Day of the nation. Dr. Anitha Karun, Director (Acting), hoisted the National Flag and delivered Independence Day address at Kasaragod on 15 August, 2022. As apart of ‘Azadi ka Amrutha Mahotsav’, a unique way of planting 75 coconut seedlings of var. Kera Chandra was performed at the ICAR-CPCRI headquarters on Independence Day, the 15th August 2022. To commemorate the nation's 75 years of independence, Dr. Anitha Karun, Director(Acting) lead the staff members by planting of one seedling each by individuals during the occasion. Independence Day was also celebrated in the Regional Stations at Kayamkulam, Vittal and Research Centres at Kahikuchi, Kidu and Mohitnagar in a befitting manner.

   Dr. Anitha Karun, Director (Acting) planting Kera Chandra coconut seedling during Independence Day

A view of the plot during ‘Azadi ka Amrutha Mahotsav’ coconut seedling planting  

 

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