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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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