2nd Prize (Silver medal): Poster Making
2nd Prize (Silver medal): Installation
3rd Prize (Bronze Medal): Skit
Current Event, VNMKV, Parbhani
2nd Prize (Silver medal): Poster Making
2nd Prize (Silver medal): Installation
3rd Prize (Bronze Medal): Skit
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, and Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at New Delhi on March 6, 2024 to establish an international partnership for agriculture research and education activities. This collaboration aims to leverage joint research projects, academic programs, and student and staff mobility to foster innovation and educational excellence.
Dr. Indra Mani, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of VNMKV, Prof. Deborah Sweeney, Deputy Vice Chancellor & Vice President, Research, Enterprise & international (WSU), Prof. Ian Anderson, Director, Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment & Agriculture (WSU), Dr. Nisha Rakesh, Head, International Strategy & Partnerships (Food & Environment) (WSU), Dr. Kopal Chaube, Senior Research Program Officer (WSU), Ms. Namrata Anand, Regional Director (South Asia) attended the signing ceremony.
Key highlights of
the partnership include:
- The development of
collaborative research initiatives.
- Organization of
joint academic events such as conferences and seminars.
- Joint publications
and scholarly activities to boost global knowledge dissemination.
- Creation of joint
academic programs and curricula for a diverse educational experience.
- Facilitation of
academic staff and student exchanges to enrich learning and cultural
understanding.
- Development of dual degree programs and educational projects for higher degree students.
This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing the global academic landscape, promising to deliver mutual benefits through shared expertise and resources in sustainable agriculture and beyond.
देशातील महाराष्ट्रासह सहा राज्यातील शेतकरी बांधव आणि कृषि तज्ञांचा सहभाग
वसंतराव नाईक मराठवाडा कृषि विद्यापीठ, परभणी आणि परभणी आत्मा, कृषि विभाग (महाराष्ट्र शासन) यांच्या संयुक्त विद्यमाने कृषी तथा शेतकरी कल्याण मंत्रालय (भारत सरकार), नवी दिल्ली पुरस्कृत पश्चिम विभागीय कृषि मेळावा आणि कृषि प्रदर्शनीचे भव्य आयोजन दिनांक २१, २२, आणि २३ फेब्रुवारी, २०२४ रोजी विद्यापीठाच्या क्रीडा संकुल प्रागंणात करण्यात आले आहे. मेळाव्याचा उदघाटन सोहळा दिनांक २१ फेब्रुवारी २०२४ रोजी सकाळी १०.३० वाजता आयोजित करण्यात आला असुन उदघाटन माननीय कृषि मंत्री मा ना श्री धनंजय मुंडे यांच्या व्दारे होणार आहे. कार्यक्रमाच्या अध्यक्षस्थानी कुलगुरू मा डॉ इन्द्र मणि हे राहणार असुन विशेष अतिथी म्हणुन राज्य कृषी मुल्य आयोगाचे अध्यक्ष मा श्री पाशा पटेल, भारतीय कृषि संशोधन संस्थेचे संचालक तथा कुलगुरू मा डॉ ए के सिंग, राष्ट्रीय कामधेनु आयोागाचे अध्यक्ष डॉ वल्लभभाई कथारिया, सदस्य श्री सुनिल मानसिंगका, भारतीय किसान संघाचे राष्ट्रीय संघटन मंत्री श्री दिनेश कुलकर्णी, प्रसिध्द सिने अभिनेता श्री उपेंद्र लिमये, नियोजन आयोगाचे माजी सदस्य डॉ व्ही व्ही सदामते आदीसह विद्यापीठ कार्यकारी परिषदेचे सन्माननीय सदस्य, मराठवाडा विभागातील संसद सदस्य, विधानसभा, विधान परिषद सदस्य, देशाच्या व राज्याच्या कृषि मंत्रालयातील वरिष्ठ अधिकारी, विविध कृषि विद्यापीठाचे कुलगुरू, भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषदेचे संचालक उपस्थित राहणार आहे. समारोपीय कार्यक्रम माननीय कृषि मंत्री मा ना श्री धनंजय मुंडे आणि पुणे येथील कृषी परिषदेचे उपाध्यक्ष मा ना श्री प्रकाशजी आबीटकर उपस्थित पाडणार आहे.
कृषि मेळाव्यात पश्चिम भारतातील महाराष्ट्र, गुजरात, राजस्थान, मध्य प्रदेश, छत्तीसगड, गोवा या राज्यासह दीव-दमन आणि दादर नगर हवेली येथील शेतकरी बांधव, कृषी तज्ञ, कृषि संशोधक, धोरणकर्ते, कृषि कंपन्या, कृषि अधिकारी, कृषि विस्तारक, आणि कृषि उद्योजक हजारोच्या संख्येने सहभागी होणार आहेत. मेळाव्याचा मुख्य विषय ‘हवामान-अनुकूल शाश्वत शेतीद्वारे शेतक-यांची समृद्धी’ आहे. यात चर्चासत्रे, शास्त्रज्ञ-शेतकरी संवाद आदींव्दारे विविध विषयावर तज्ञ मंडळी मार्गदर्शन करणार आहेत. सदर शेतकरी मेळावा आणि कृषि प्रदर्शनीच्या माध्यमातुन राष्ट्रीय-आंतरराष्ट्रीय पातळीवरील नाविण्यपूर्ण कृषि तंत्रज्ञान, कृषि संशोधन पाहण्याची सुवर्ण संधी शेतकरी बांधवांना उपलब्ध होणार आहे. भव्य कृषि प्रदर्शनीत अद्ययावत कृषि तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित विविध सार्वजनिक संस्था, खासगी कंपन्या, अशासकीय संस्था, शेतकरी उत्पादक कंपन्या आणि बचत गट यांच्या ३०० पेक्षा जास्त दालनांचा समावेश राहणार आहे. यात विषशेत: दर्जेदार बी-बियाणे, रोपे, खत, किटकनाशके, कृषि औजारे, कृषी निविष्ठा, डिजिटल तंत्रज्ञान, ड्रोन तंत्रज्ञान, आधुनिक सिंचन पध्दती, पशुधन इत्यादी दालनांचा समावेश राहील. यावेळी जिल्हा ग्रामीण विकास यंत्रणा वतीने बचत गटांच्या दालनांचा समावेश असलेल्या खाद्य महोत्सवाचेही आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे.
सर्व कृषि बांधव, कृषि उद्योजक, कृषि अधिकारी आणि कृषि विस्तारक यांनी कृषि मेळावा आणि कृषि प्रदर्शनीचा आवश्य लाभ घ्यावा, असे आवाहन विस्तार शिक्षण संचालक डॉ धर्मराज गोखले, आत्मा संचालक श्री दशरथ तांभाळे, समन्वयक अधिकारी डॉ राजेश कदम, डॉ प्रशांत देशमुख, विभागीय कृषि सहसंचालक श्री साहेबराव दिवेकर, श्री तुकाराम मोटे, श्री संतोष आळसे, डीआरडीएचे प्रकल्प संचालक श्रीमती रश्मी खांंडेकर आदीसह आयोजक समितीने केले आहे.
Celebration of 75th Republic Day at VNMKV, Parbhani
In a significant
development for the agricultural sector, India has achieved self-sufficiency in
food production, with a remarkable contribution from the farming community.
Today, the nation stands at the forefront of food security, and the credit for
this accomplishment goes to the dedicated efforts of farmers, government
policies, and agricultural research. These sentiments were echoed by Hon’ble Vice
Chancellor Dr. Indra Mani during the hoisting of the flag at the main campus of
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani on 75th Republic
Day.
Dr. Indra Mani
conveyed his Republic Day wishes to all present, emphasizing the pivotal role
of agricultural research in the country's agricultural development. He
highlighted the importance of agricultural science and technology in ushering
in a green revolution across the nation. The VNMKV has played a key role in
developing high yielding varieties of soybean, pulses, oilseed crops,
ultimately leading to increased production and fulfilling the demands of the
farming community of the region. The varieties of soybean and pulse varieties have
gained widespread popularity, not only in Marathwada but also in other regions
of the country. Over 2000 acres of additional uncultivated land have been
brought under cultivation, aiming to double the seed production of the
university. The university's efforts in the field of oilseeds, pearl millet,
and safflower through the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) have
been recognized with the 'Best Research Centre' accolade by the Indian Council
of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The university has taken a major jump in
digital farming technology. The
university has been honored with the International Green University Award.
Prioritizing farmer outreach, the university initiated the 'Majha Ek Divasa
Majhya Balirajasathi' program in September 2022, covering more than 350
villages to date. Additionally, the university has secured a Corporate Social
Responsibility fund of 22.50 Cr for the capacity building of farmers from this different
institutes.
Dr. D.P. Waskar,
Director of Research, Dr. D.N. Gokhale, Director of Extension Education, Mr.
P.K. Kale, Registrar, Mr. Pravin Nirmal, Controller, along with senior
officers, faculty members, and students attended the function.
The 212th Executive Council Meeting of the Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, took place under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Indra Mani at the Cotton Research Station in Nanded on January 19, 2024.
Distinguished members of the Executive Council, including Hon’ble Dr. Rahul Patil, MLA, Parbhani, Hon’ble Shri Pravin Deshmukh, Hon’ble Shri Bhagwat Deosarkar, Hon’ble Dr. Adititai Sarda, Hon’ble Shri Vittalrao Saplal, DI and Dean Dr. UM Khodke, DoR Dr. DP Waskar, DEE Dr. DN Gokhale, Registrar Shri PK Kale, UE Shri Dipak Kashalkar, Comptroller Shri Pravin Nirmal, Dr. KS Baig, and other senior officers participated in the deliberations.
The meeting covered various topics crucial to the development and progress of the university. Various issues related to academic advancements, research initiatives, and infrastructure development were thoroughly discussed. The attendees engaged in constructive dialogues aimed at fostering the growth and excellence of VNMKV. The Executive Council members also visited the demonstration plots at the Cotton Research Station and the Agriculture Technology School in Nanded. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Indra Mani expressed his gratitude to all the council members for their contributions and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in elevating the standards of agricultural education and research at VNMKV.
State Level University Research Convention
Ms. Bhatlawande Aboli Rameshwar, a student from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the third rank at the prestigious 16th Aavishkar 2024, Maharashtra State level University Research Convention 2023-24. The event was organized by Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik, and took place from January 12th to 15th, 2024. Ms. Aboli Rameshwar actively participated in the engineering and technology category at the postgraduate level. Her outstanding research project, titled ‘Development of Climate Resilient Package Film by Utilizing Onion Leaves Powder,' garnered attention and acclaim from the judges. Prof. Indra Mani congratulated Ms. Aboli and stated that the innovative research not only showcases Ms. Aboli's academic prowess but also underscores the commitment of VNMKV, Parbhani, towards encouraging and nurturing talent in the field of agriculture and technology.
The entire VNMKV community extends heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Aboli for her exceptional achievement, bringing honor to the institution and highlighting the caliber of its students on a statewide platform.
जिल्हास्तरीय शेतकरी कार्यशाळा संपन्न
गेवराई : वसंतराव नाईक मराठवाडा कृषि विद्यापीठ परभणी अंतर्गत कृषी विज्ञान केंद्र खामगाव ता. गेवराई तसेच नारळ विकास मंडळ ठाणे कृषि मंत्रालय भारत सरकार यांच्या संयुक विद्यमाने एकदिवसीय जिल्हास्तरीय शेतकरी कार्यशाळा दिनांक ९ जानेवारी रोजी कृषि विज्ञान केंद्र खामगाव येथे संपन्न झाली. या कार्यशाळेला डॉ. दिप्ती पाटगावकर कार्यक्रम समन्वयक केव्हीके खामगाव या अध्यक्षस्थानी होत्या, सदरील कार्यक्रमाचे उद्घाटन गेवराई चे तहसीलदार श्री संदीप खोमणे यांच्या हस्ते झाले. प्रमुख मार्गदर्शक म्हणून नारळ विकास मंडळ ठाणे चे उपसंचालक श्री रविंद्र कुमार सिंग, डॉ प्रदीप सांगळे, विषय विशेषज्ञ पिकसंरक्षण केव्हीके दिघोळअंबा तसेच डॉ. हनुमान गरुड, विषय विशेषज्ञ कृषिविद्या हे लाभले होते. प्रमुख उपस्थिती म्हणून श्री धोंडीराम डिंगरे सरपंच खामगाव व श्री सतीश केजभट मंडळ कृषि अधिकारी गेवराई यांची लाभली होती. सुरवातीला उद्घाटनिय भाषणात तहसिलदार श्री संदीप खोमणे यांनी नारळ लागवड तंत्रज्ञान कार्यशाळा आयोजित केल्याबद्दल आनंद व्यक्त केला आपल्याभागात नारळ लागवडीबाबत शेतकऱ्यांना जागरूकता निर्माण व्हावी यासाठी हा स्तुत्य उपक्रम असून याबद्दल कौतुक केले. यानंतर मुख्य मार्गदर्शक श्री रवींद्रकुमार यांनी शास्त्रीय पद्धतीने नारळ लागवडीबाबत सविस्तर मार्गदर्शन केले यामध्ये जमिनीची निवड, लागवडीसाठी खड्डा नियोजन, नारळाच्या विविध वाणांची निवड, खतव्यवस्थापन त्याचबरोबर कीड व रोग व्यवस्थापन आणि त्यावरील उपाययोजना याबद्दल सविस्तर मार्गदर्शन केले. नारळ लागवडीबाबत शासनाच्या योजना याबद्दल माहिती दिली. त्यानंतर डॉ प्रदीप सांगळे यांनी फळबाग पिक संरक्षण तसेच रब्बी हंगामातील पिकाबद्दल सद्यपरिस्थीत करावयाच्या उपाययोजना याबद्दल उपस्थित शेतकऱ्यांना मार्गदर्शन केले. डॉ हनुमान गरुड यांनी पाणी व्यवस्थापन या विषयी मार्गदर्शन केले. आपल्या अध्यक्षीय मार्गदर्शनात डॉ. दीप्ती पाटगावकर यांनी केव्हीके खामगाव तर्फे चालू असलेल्या विविध उपक्रमांची उपस्थित शेतकऱ्यांना माहिती दिली. तसेच नारळापासून तयार केल्या जाणाऱ्या सर्व पदार्थांची माहिती देऊन नारळ प्रक्रिया संधी आणि नारळाचे आहारातील महत्व या विषयावर सविस्तर माहिती दिली. यानंतर उपस्थित शेतकऱ्यांच्या नारळ लागवडीबाबत असणाऱ्या शंकांचे निरसन केले. शेवटी डॉ तुकेश सुरपाम यांनी उपस्थित सर्वांचे आभार व्यक्त केले. यानंतर कृषि विज्ञान केंद्राच्या प्रक्षेत्रावरील नारळ पिकास आळे करण्याची शास्त्रीय पद्धती, तसेच खत आणि पाणी व्यवस्थापन संबंधी प्रात्येक्षिकाद्वारे उपस्थित शेतकऱ्यांना मार्गदर्शन केले. विशेष म्हणजे या कार्यक्रमात शेतकरी उत्पादक कंपनीचे संचालक, शेतकरी, धान फाउंडेशन, महिला बचत गट महिला व होतकरू शेतकरी यांची उपस्थिती होती त्यांनी नारळ लागवड विषयी सखोल चर्चा केली. या कार्यक्रमाला १०० हुन अधिक शेतकरी व शेतकरी महिला उपस्थित होते. या कार्यक्रमासाठी श्री. गिरीष कुमार पाल, श्री. कुंडलिक वाव्हळ, श्री. दत्तप्रसाद वीर, श्री सुधाकर काटे यांनी अथक परिश्रम घेतले.
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, [09.01.2023]: A two-day brainstorming workshop on "Redefining plan type in pigeonpea and vigna pulses for Central and South India and product profile development" commenced with a grand inauguration by Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Indra Mani, at the FRS, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The event was graced by distinguished personalities, including Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, ADG Oilseeds and Pulses, Shri Anoop Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra, Dr. S. N. Puri, Former Vice-Chancellor, MPKV Rahuri, Dr. Nadarajan, Former Director, ICAR-IIPR, and Dr. Aditya Pratap, Principal Coordinator, AICRP Kharif Pulses.
The
workshop, scheduled for January 8-9, brought together experts and scientists
from renowned institutions such as ICRISAT, AICRP on Pigeonpea and Vigna crops,
BARC, and the private sector. The collaborative effort aims to redefine and
optimize the plan types of pigeonpea and vigna pulses, specifically tailored
for the agricultural landscapes of Central and South India.
During
the inaugural function, participants engaged in discussions on the latest
advancements in pulse farming, emphasizing the significance of product profile
development in enhancing crop yield and quality. The event also witnessed the
valuable insights of farmer representatives and mill owners who shared their
expectations regarding plant types for these crops. The second day of the
workshop, January 9th, will feature a Germplasm Exposure Visit at ARS Badnapur,
offering participants a practical understanding of pulse cultivation and
innovation. This visit is expected to provide a hands-on experience to further enrich
the knowledge shared during the workshop.
The initiative underscores the collaborative spirit among diverse stakeholders, fostering a comprehensive approach towards the development and enhancement of pigeonpea and vigna pulses in the region. The outcomes of this workshop are anticipated to contribute significantly to the agricultural landscape, benefitting farmers and stakeholders alike.
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, accompanied by the Associate Director (Seed), paid a visit to review the progress of the newly developed land in Shendra C Block. The focus of the visit was to assess the efforts in bringing barren and denuded land under cultivation for the upcoming season in 2024. During the visit, discussions were held regarding the ongoing work involving the JCB-120 machine and tractors for ploughing, which aims to maximize the utilization of barren land for seed production programs. The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor expressed satisfaction with the progress made and offered bouquets to the dedicated tractor drivers, JCB machine operators, and mechanics as tokens of encouragement. In a motivational address, the Vice Chancellor emphasized the importance of converting challenges into opportunities to achieve the highest yield targets, ultimately contributing to increased University revenue. He assured financial support from the University administration to facilitate the completion of this challenging task. The Vice Chancellor also issued instructions to invite all University dignitaries to participate in the upcoming "Shivar Pheri," an event showcasing the seed production of rabi crops. The Vice Chancellor congratulated all team members for their hard work and dedication and extended warm wishes for a Happy New Year 2024 to everyone involved in this ambitious university work. The visit and discussions underscored the University's commitment to sustainable farm development and its determination to convert barren lands into productive assets for the benefit of the university and ultimate farmers.