The MoU signed between Kansas State University (USA) and VNMKV, Parbhani

A memorable & historical moment in the annals of VNMKV, Parbhani .... Hon'ble Dr. Indra Mani

The Hon’ble Dr. Indra Mani, Vice-Chancellor of the VNMKV, Parbhani visited USA during 5^th February to 15^th February to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with reputed Universities of USA viz., University of Florida (UF), Kansas State University (KSU), University of Nebraska– Lincoln (UNL) and also visited to Washington State University (WSU) under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (ICAR-NAHEP).

On 10^th February, 2023, the MoU signing ceremony organized at Kansas State University. The MoU was signed by Dr. David V. Rosowsky, Vice President for Research (KSU) and Dr. Indra Mani, VC, VNMKV. The purpose of MoU to establish a mutual collaboration for research projects of students and faculty, training and academic teaching participation regarding digital farming.

Both the Dr. Indra Mani and Dr. David V. Rosowsky briefed about the two premier institutions. In his speech, Dr. Indra Mani said it is a memorable and historical moment in the annals of VNMKV, Parbhani. Dr. Indra Mani briefed the present situation of the Indian agriculture.

Dr. Vara Prasad, Director & University Distinguished Professor (KSU), Dr. Emest Minton, Dr. Jan Middendorf, Dr. Naza Lilja, Dr. Grant Chapman, Dr. Raj Khosla, Dr. Kaliramesh Siliveru from KSU were present and other diverse faculty members from different colleges of the University were present on this occasion.

The MoU will help in the capacity building of students, faculty in agri-food system and associated entrepreneurship and also gain international exposure to better serve the need of agri-food system in India and Maharashtra. This MoU facilitated to develop mutual beneficial capacity building programs between KSU and VNMKV.