The 15th Agricultural Leadership Awards Committee deemed Maharashtra to be the best state for agriculture in 2024. The award, conferred by Justice P Sathasivam, recognizes Maharashtra for adopting new methods of farming and taking significant steps to improve the areas rural.
Prize details
This prestigious award will be presented to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, at a ceremony to be held in New Delhi on July 10, 2024. The award recognizes the work of both individuals and governments in this sector, based on successful practices that They promote long-term agricultural development and food security.
Innovative agricultural practices in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is launching several innovative agricultural projects, including the launch of the country’s largest bamboo project, which could transform 21 lakh hectares of land.
With the joint efforts of the central and state governments, 1.20 lakh acres of green belt are being developed in Nandurbar district.
Concrete plan to improve water supply capacity to over 17 lakh areas by completing 123 development projects.
Economic impact and contribution
India’s largest economy, Maharashtra, accounts for 12.92 percent of the country’s GDP. Its per capita income is higher than the national average. Agriculture and its associated industries make up a large portion of the state’s GDP: about 12.1%.
Background of the Agricultural Leadership Award
Agriculture Today magazine created the Agricultural Leadership Awards in 2008 to honor the most important people and states in agriculture. Some of the famous people who have won this award in the past include Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and former Chief Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Parkash Singh Badal. This shows how important and long-term it is.
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