06/09/2026
World Coconut Day 2026
🌴 World Coconut Day 2026 | Zonal Seminar at Chanvai, Valsad 🌴
World Coconut Day 2026 was celebrated on 2 September at the Centre of Excellence, Chanvai, Valsad, with a one-day zonal seminar on the theme “Coconut in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy and Livelihoods.”
The inaugural function was presided over by Dr. R. M. Naik, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, NAU, who commemorated the occasion by planting a coconut sapling. His inspiring address emphasized resilience, innovation and sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
The programme was graced by Dr. H. R. Shara, Prof. Jaimin Naik, Director Students’ Welfare, Dr. Alka Singh, Dean of Horticulture, Mr. Kumarvel S., DDH, Coconut Development Board, Mr. D. K. Padaliya, JDH, and Mr. N. N. Patel, DDH, Valsad. Their motivational words encouraged the farming community to explore improved technologies, value addition and emerging opportunities in coconut cultivation.
The event was organized by the Coconut Development Board in association with ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University (NAU) and the Government of Gujarat. More than 300 farmers from South Gujarat participated 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, providing an opportunity for farmers to discuss field-level challenges and seek practical solutions for enhancing productivity and profitability. Dr. Pankaj Bhalerao, Dr. Chirag Desai and Mr. Brijesh Patel put in a lot of effort to make the program a success.
🌱 A meaningful celebration of coconut as a crop of resilience—securing food, creating value and sustaining livelihoods.