Saturday, April 6, 2024

VNMKV’s Cotton Research Station, Nanded Receives Best AICRP Center Award

The Cotton Research Station, Nanded of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the Best AICRP Centre on Cotton for the year 2024. This esteemed recognition was conferred during the Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on Cotton, held on April 5th and 6th, 2024, in Nagpur. This accolade acknowledges CRS's outstanding contributions in the development of cotton hybrids, varieties, and production technologies. 

Dr. Indra Mani, the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of VNMKV, expressed his pride in the achievement, emphasizing the university's commitment to research excellence. He highlighted VNMKV's exceptional track record, with the university receiving the Best AICRP Centre Awards for Pearl Millet (twice), Safflower, Sunflower, and now, Cotton. He extended his congratulations to Dr. K.S.Baig, Director of Research, and all scientists involved in the research efforts, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the achievement. The recognition serves as a testament to VNMKV's commitment to advancing agricultural research and development. As CRS celebrates this milestone, it reaffirms its dedication to furthering cotton research for the betterment of cotton growers.

Dr. K.S. Baig, Director of Research at VNMKV, Parbhani, credited the unwavering support and guidance provided by Hon’ble VC Dr. Indra Mani, as well as the former Directors of Research, Dr. D.P. Waskar and Dr. J.E. Jahagirdar, in shaping the success of the Cotton Research Station.

The award was presented by Dr. T.R. Sharma, Deputy Director General (Crop Science) of ICAR, New Delhi, and Dr. Y.G. Prasad, Director of ICAR-CICR, Nagpur, to the scientist team at CRS, Nanded.



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