Sri Vijaya Puram, March 28: The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CIARI), in collaboration with the Andaman Science Association, organized a one-day workshop titled “Harnessing the Potential of Agro-Ecotourism in the A & N Islands” at its Garacharma campus on March 27, 2025. The workshop was honored by the presence of Dr. Chandrakasan Sivaperuman, Scientist E and Officer In-charge, Zoological Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, who served as the Chief Guest. Dr. E. B. Chakurkar, Director of ICAR-CIARI, chaired the event. The workshop was attended by 96 participants, including officials from the Directorate of Agriculture, A & N Administration, representatives from travel, tour, and tourist vehicle associations, members of the hotel industry, progressive farmers, scientists, and entrepreneurs.