Maharashtra has been honored with the prestigious Best Agriculture
State Award by the esteemed Agriculture Today group recognized the state's
outstanding contributions to the field of agriculture. The award ceremony, held
on July 10, 2024, in New Delhi. In a ceremony recognizing Maharashtra’s
significant contribution to sustainable agriculture, Hon’ble CM Shri. Eknath
Shinde accepted the prestigious award. The award was presented by Hon'ble
Union Agriculture Minister Shri. Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The award committee
chaired by Hon'ble Former Supreme Court Judge & Former Governor of Kerala
Shri. P. Sathasivam, Hon'ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways
Shri. Nitin Gadkari, President of Agriculture Today Group Dr. M.J. Khan, &
State Agricultural Value Commission Chairman Pasha Patel were in dais.
After the award ceremony, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of VNMKV, Dr.
Indra Mani got an opportunity to interact with Hon'ble Union Minister Shri.
Nitinji Gadkari, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde,
Hon’ble Agriculture Minister, Shri Dhananjay Munde, and Chairman of the State
MSP Committee, Shri Pasha Patel.
During the interaction, the Honorable Agriculture Minister, Shri
Dhananjay Munde, praised the university's innovative initiatives, including its
drone certificate course, developmental activities, and efforts in new
technologies and achievements.
The Minister also briefed the Honorable Chief Minister, Shri
Eknath Shinde, on the university's remarkable achievements, highlighting its
commitment to excellence in agriculture. He expressed satisfaction with the
university’s achievements and efforts.
Dr. Indra Mani, Vice Chancellor, also delivered a speech as a
panelist during a technical session on academic-industry-government
collaboration for sustainable agriculture. He emphasized that the AIG model is
essential for achieving sustainable agriculture in the context of climate
change. He highlighted the successful implementation of this triple helix model
by VNMKV, Parbhani, noting its significance for growth.