One Day State Level Workshop on “ Agriculture & Livelihood”
The Department of Economics of S.S Dempo College of Commerce and Economics, Bambolim Goa organized a One Day State Level Workshop on ‘Agriculture & Livelihood’ on 5th April, 2022. The objective of the workshop was to impart hands on knowledge on farming and modern developments and changes in recent years.
The workshop began with the Welcome Address by the Principal Dr. Radhika S. Nayak. Dr Amita Sanburg, Asst. Prof. introduced the speakers of the workshop. The first speaker, Dr Pradip Sarmokadam highlighted 4 dimensions of healthy living. He also spoke on the fact that indigenous seeds of different varieties of rice, pulses, vegetables and fruits are deteriorating inGoa. The State’s first brand “Govan” is helping the small and marginal farmers to restore the richness of our state.
Speakersfor second session was a young ‘agripreneur’ couple Mr. Vandit Naik and Mrs Priyanka Vandit Naik owner of “RasRaj” farms, Mollem. They shared their experiences of organic farming and how they have planned their farm. At the end of their session they gave a live demonstration of mango grafting and air layering.
The third speaker was Mr. Chinmay Tanshikar owner of organic spice farm and bee keeping at Sanguem. He highlighted the need of farming, also laid stress on cultivation of multi crops. He shared his experiences of vanilla cultivation.
The fourth speaker was Ms. Lizia Pinheiro who runs a consultancy firm “Fruits of Hardwork”. She provides services to people with respect to kitchen gardening. She in an inspiration to many as she promotes cultivation for the ones who have limited piece of land.
All speakers highlighted the importance of organic production and shared their experiences. The workshop was highly appreciated by the participants.
Lastly, Asst. Prof. Ram Gaonkar proposed the Vote of Thanks. The workshop was attended by 61 participants. From our institution, following faculty members and students attended the workshop – Dr. Lira Menezes Gama, HOD, Department of Economics & Banking and Asst Prof Ms. Pretty Louiza Pereira. Students – Ms. Timple Tavde (SY B.Com A) and Ms. Aemisha Azavedo (SY B.Com A)