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Maharashtra Clinches Best Agriculture State Award 2024

Maharashtra has been awarded the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee. The award recognizes Maharashtra's agricultural innovations

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

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