Maharashtra Clinches Best Agriculture State Award 2024

Award Announcement and Presentation

• Maharashtra wins Best Agriculture State Award for 2024
• Announced by 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee
• Committee headed by Justice P Sathasivam, former Chief Justice of India and Governor of Kerala
• Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to receive award on July 10, 2024, in New Delhi

Maharashtra's Agricultural Innovations

• Sustainable development policies focusing on environmental protection and food security
• Launch of country's largest bamboo mission covering 21 lakh hectares
• Plans for green belt spanning 1.20 lakh acres in Nandurbar district
• Target to enhance irrigation across 17 lakh hectares through 123 projects
• Innovative policies and high-impact developmental initiatives leading to agricultural and rural prosperity

Agriculture Leadership Award Overview

• Instituted by Agricultural Today magazine in 2008
• Honors contributions of stakeholders in agriculture sector
• Recognizes exemplary leadership in government, individuals, and organizations
• Past recipients include Rajnath Singh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Prakash Singh Badal

Maharashtra's Economic Significance

• Largest economy among Indian states
• Contributes 12.92% to India's Gross Domestic Product
• Per capita income higher than national average
• Agriculture and allied activities account for 12.1% of state's gross state value added
• Governor: Ramesh Bais
• Chief Minister: Eknath Shinde