ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod, in collaboration with the State Horticulture Department, Karnataka, organized a sensitization programme on the biological management of coconut black-headed caterpillar (Opisina arenosella..

A Training-cum-Awareness Programme on “Mother Palm Selection, Hybridization Techniques and Quality Planting Material Production in Coconut” was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 7 October 2026. A total of 17 participants, comprising o..

The Valedictory Function of Swachhata hi Seva–2026 was organised at ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR–CPCRI), Kasaragod, on 1st October 2026, marking the culmination of the Swachhata activities undertaken at the Institute during ..

Kasaragod, 28 September 2026: Mrs. Deepa D. Nair, newly appointed CEO, Coconut Development Board (CDB), visited the ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR–CPCRI), Kasaragod, on 28 September 2026. She held an interaction with Dr. K. B. Hebba..

As part of the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 and in observance of World Tourism Day, ICAR-CPCRI successfully organized a comprehensive cleanliness and awareness drive on 27^th September 2026 at the Kottapuram Houseboat Terminal in Nileshwar, Kas..

As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, a cleanliness and awareness drive were conductedon 26^th September 2026 at the premises ofICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, including the area adjoining the railway track. The programme intended to promote cleanliness, pr..

ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod in collaboration with ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dakshina Kannada organized a training-cum-vegetable seed distribution programme on 21 September 2026 at Ujire Gram Panchayat, Dakshina Kannada district,..

The ICAR–CPCRI, Kasaragod, as part of skill development programme organized a one-day training on vegetable cultivation for Scheduled Caste (SC) youths on 18 September 2026 at ICAR–CPCRI, Kasaragod. The programme was aimed at promoting home-based vegetable..

Theme : Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.

The Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 was inaugurated at ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod, on 17 September 2026 by Dr. K. B..

Hindi Week was celebrated from 14-9-2026 to 21-9-2026 at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod. The chief guest of the inaugural function was Mrs. Shailaja T., P.G.T., K.V.-C.P.C.R.I. A total of 8 different competitions were conducte..

World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated on September 2, 2026, at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Keralam, with the theme “Coconuts in times of uncertainty: Securing food, energy, and livelihoods.” The event featured the launch of the entrepreneurial development progr..

A comprehensive training programme and exposure visit on “Coconut Cultivation” was organized at the ICAR- CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam, under the ATMA scheme of Vakathanam Krishi Bhavan, Madappally Block, Kottayam District, on 10 August 2026. A dele..

A workshop on "High Quality Publications in Agriculture", in Hindi, was organised at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod in hybrid mode on 29 July 2026. The programme was presided over by Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. Shri Madhusudhanan M., District In..

The Outreach programme on the management of root (wilt) disease of coconut, marking the successful completion of the two-year "Laying out of Demonstration Plot (LoDP)" project on Integrated management of root (wilt) disease of coconut, was organised by ICAR-..

An interstate exposure visit and orientation training programme for Extension Officers from the Department of Agriculture, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, was organized at ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 27 July..

The programme commenced with the rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by the ICAR Anthem. The Welcome address was delivered by Dr. K Ponnusamy, Head, Social Science Division, ICAR-CPCRI, and Principal Investigator of the ABI Project. He welcomed the dignitaries, repre..

To commemorate the 98^th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam, organized a one-day seminar on 16 July 2026 on the theme “Roots and R..

A one-day training programme was organized for the ATMA trainees comprising 12 male and 8 female farmers from Udayamperoor Krishi Bhavan at the ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam, on 10 July 2026. The programme..

Annual Training Calendar 2026-27

A Farmer’s Meet on “Balanced Fertilizer Use in Coconut and Arecanut” was organized at Kuttikkol, Kuttikkol Gram Panchayat, Kasaragod, by the team of ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Kasaragod, comprising of Dr Jayasekhar S., Dr ..

Khet Bachao Abhiyan programme was organized at EMS Hall, Kollada, Kaattippoyil, Kasaragod on 23^rd June, 2026. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ravi Bhat, Principal Scientist (Agronomy), ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod; Dr. Hima John, Scientist (AS&PE), ICAR-C..

Khet Bachao Abhiyan was organized at Palthady, Kadaba Tk., Dakshina Kannada Dt., Karnataka. Dr. Nagaraja, N.R., Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Vittal and Dr. Bhavishya, Scientist (SPM&AP), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Re..

As part of the "Balanced Use of Fertilizer" Campaign, a team of four scientists from ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod, conducted an awareness programme for farmers at Mogral Puthur Krishi Bhavan, Kasaragod. The c..

As part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan programme, a village-level awareness and interaction programme was conducted at Periya Village in Pullur–Periya Grama Panchayat. The programme was attended by Panchayat representatives, officials of VFPCK-SKS, local farmers, an..

An ATMA Inter-State Training Programme was conducted on 09.06.2026 at ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam, for ten officials from Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, comprising of Agricultural Officers, Assistant Directors of Agriculture, and the Deputy Director o..

The World Environment Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 5^th June 2026. The celebration was organized in line with UNEP’s World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”.

On June 5, 2026, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, commemorated World Environment Day with the theme ‘Inspired by Nature—For Climate —For Our Future’. The institute organized a tree plantation drive within the campus, actively involving s..

A three-day National Seminar on “Biosecurity Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Horticultural Crops” was held at the ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station from 22–24 April 2026. The seminar aimed to address biosecurity risks in horticultural crops and pro..

The ICAR–All India Coordinated Research Project on Plantation Crops (AICRP on PC) organized an online brainstorming meeting on 'Oil-yielding and neera-tapping palms’ on 17 March 2026 at CPCRI, Kasaragod. The meeting was chaired by Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod...

A one-day national workshop on “Issues and Challenges of Food Safety Standards in the Coconut Value Chain” was organised at the ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam, on 11 March 2026 under the ICAR-NASF project on Global Value Ch..

The National Science Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, on 27 February 2026.

Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Director of CPCRI, delivered the presidential address, highlighting the institute's achievements. He felt that impactful outcomes are achieved..

The XXVIII Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the ICAR–CPCRI, Kasaragod, was held on 24-25 February 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Balraj Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, SKNAU, Jobner, Rajasthan, and chairman of the RAC. The other members of the RAC include: Dr. K.V. Bhat, Fo..

Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Honble Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, visited ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kahikuchi,Assam on the 19th of January 2026. He was accompanied by Dr. A.K. Nayak, DDG (NRM),ICAR, Dr. BidyutC. Deka,Vice Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat, Director (Research), AAU, Jorhat..