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CAMPCO gearing up to obtain government- recognition for ARDF
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Friday, 30 October, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau ,Bengaluru
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The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited (CAMPCO) is now keen on obtaining government-level recognition for ARDF (Arecanut Research and Development Foundation).
In this regard, it was decided to explore collaborations with Universities or Government departments engaged in research and to enter into appropriate agreements to facilitate the establishment of well-equipped laboratories, a library and the appointment of the necessary staff to support research activities. It was further decided to obtain the required information from Mangalore University and initiate further action accordingly, said Dr B V Satyanarayana, managing director, The CAMPCO, Mangaluru
This deliberations came about during a meeting of the Arecanut Research and Development Foundation was held on October 26, 2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade.
During the meeting, SR Satishchandra, Managing Trustee, ARDF and President, CAMPCO, informed that a total of 34 arecanut samples had been received during the current year from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and the Customs Department for examination, this reflected the recognition ARDF had been receiving at the national level. The meeting also held detailed discussions on the International Arecanut Summit proposed to be organised in 2027 in collaboration with CAMPCO. Here Dr Veerendra Heggade assured his full cooperation towards organising the summit.
At present, ARDF is primarily focused on arecanut research, however, with a view to expand its research activities to include other agricultural commodities such as black pepper, coffee, cocoa and rubber, it was decided to make the necessary amendments to the Trust Deed.
Apart from SR Satishchandra and Dr BV Satyanarayana, Dr.Keshava Bhat Executive Officer, ARDF, Surya Narayana, Vice President, Areca Mahamandala, Mahesh HS, Vice-President, MAMCOS, Shivamogga; Narasimha Hegde, Director, TSS; and Sri Madhu, Managing Director, TUMCOS, Channagiri, and Dr. Vigneshwara Varmudy attended the meeting as a special invitee.
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