University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Vision, Mission and Mandate -- Institute Profile -- Research Achievements -- Library and information Services -- Publications --Technologies -- Awards and recognition -- Capacity Building -- Centenary celebrations of ICAR-CPCRI : A retrospective -- Workshops, Seminars and Farmers Day -- Participation in Seminars / Symposia / Conference and Workshops -- Research Collaborations -- Research projects.

Coconut, arecanut and cocoa are important plantation crops of India which exert profound influence on the rural economy by supporting the livelihoods of 25 million people in the country. Plantation crops has a major role in the national agrarian economy, with annual contribution to the tune of Rs.14,200 crores to the national GDP and foreign exchange earnings of about Rs. 2440 crores. However, of late these crops are confronted with various macro and micro level crises. The year 2018-19 witnessed unprecedented floods in Kerala. cyclone Titli in Andhra Pradesh and cyclone Gaja in Tamil Nadu that resulted in considerable losses to the plantation sector. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research was in the forefront to assess the yield and crop loss due to these natural calamities. It is highly gratifying for ICAR-CPCRI, being the nodal agency, to complete the task in time by effectively coordinating with respective ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities and other stakeholders.