Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar. 2: In view of the emerging pest damage, especially Rugose Spiraling Whitefly and Mealy Bug infestation in Coconut, Arecanut, and other fruit crops, the Secretary (Agriculture), Ms. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, has taken initiative to equip the Officers and Officials of the Agriculture Department with better knowledge on the pest identification and management practices. This initiative aims to ensure effective implementation of pest control strategies at the farmers’ field level.