World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”

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World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”

World Coconut Day 2026

 World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods on 2 September 2026 at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad,”

 The inaugural function was presided by Dr. R. M. Naik, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, NAU,Navsari who commemorated the occasion by planting a coconut sapling. His inspiring address emphasized resilience, innovation and collective efforts for farmers’ prosperity.

 The programme was graced by Dr. H. R. Sharma, Director of Extension Education, Prof. Jaimin Naik, Director Students’ Welfare, Dr. Alka Singh, Dean Aspee College of Horticulture, Mr. Kumarvel S.D.D, Coconut Development Board, Mr. D. K. Padaliya, JDH, Deptt. of Horticulture and Mr. N. N. Patel, DDH, Deptt of Horticulture, Valsad. Their motivational addresses encouraged farmers to embrace improved technologies, value addition and emerging opportunities in coconut cultivation and entrepreneurship.

 The program was organized by the Coconut Development Board in association with Navsari Agricultural University (NAU) and the Government of Gujarat. The programme highlighted the importance of coconut in strengthening food security, livelihoods and sustainable enterprises. More than 300 farmers from South Gujarat participated in the seminar and benefited from expert sessions on coconut cultivation, harvesting, post-harvest management and value-added product processing. The programme concluded with an interactive farmer–scientist session, where farmers discussed field-level challenges and sought practical solutions to enhance productivity, profitability and market opportunities.

 A meaningful celebration of coconut as a crop of resilience—securing food, creating value and sustaining livelihoods