A delegation from the Coconut Research Institute (CRI), Sri Lanka, lead by Dr. Nayanie Samantha Aratchige, Additional Director/Acting Director, visited this institute on 5 November 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and facilitate exchange of expertise in coconut research and development.

An interactive meeting was held at CPCRI under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Director, who received the visiting team and provided an overview of the institute’s major achievements in coconut research.

During the interaction, delegates from both the institutes discussed key areas of mutual interests, focusing on technology adoption in coconut-based farming systems, nursery management, mechanization challenges, and value addition in coconut processing. The discussion reflected shared learning, with emphasis on strengthening collaborative research, technology transfer, and promoting farmer-oriented innovations.

The delegation later visited CPCRI’s experimental farm and research facilities, and the respective heads briefed the team on ongoing research and technological advancements.

The Sri Lankan delegates also visited farmers’ fields in Kasaragod district to understand the field-level activities.