NAGPUR: Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, has brought laurels to the region once again. The PDKV has won national award in agriculture education — ‘Krishi Shiksha Samman Puraskar’ — instituted by Mahindra Samruddhi Foundation, an initiative of Indian multinational auto major Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
Not only this, but the PDKV has also been adjudged best agriculture university in the country.
Though the award was announced in March, 2020, it could not be handed over due to Covid-19 situation.
“Instituted in 2011, Mahindra Samruddhi India Agri Awards have emerged as the country’s leading honour in agriculture sector. We honour the real heroes of Indian agriculture,” said Roshan Mahatme, divisional manager of Mahindra and Mahindra group. The awards are given in a grand function traditionally. But, it was scaled down in 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic, he said.
The PDKV is an unsung hero of Vidarbha’s challenging agriculture scenario. The university has made contributions that brought a difference in the field of Vidarbha’s farming,” he added.
PDKV vice-chancellor Dr Vilas Bhale received the award in Akola. “PDKV’s explanatory work in dealing with the bollworm attack on Vidarbha’s cotton farms played an important role in getting this award. I dedicate it to the coordinated efforts of various departments, students of the university, and villagers who cooperated with our scientists,” said Bhale.