Amid rising concerns over food security and climate change, CIARI in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is quietly leading an agricultural revolution, empowering farmers, developing island-specific innovations, and building a resilient future for rural communities.
ICAR-CIARI secures national germplasm status for woody pepper (Piper pendulispicum) at NBPGR, New Delhi, a milestone that protects genetic diversity and promotes a high-value crop for Andaman growers.