News18 Lokmat’s Krishi Ratna Sanman, a prestigious recognition platform that honours and celebrates the outstanding achievements of Maharashtra’s farmers was held in Pune. The awards ceremony recognised twelve exceptional farmers for their noteworthy contributions to agriculture and innovative farming practices. The event underscored the vital role of progressive farming in shaping the state’s agricultural landscape.

The event was graced by the Agricultural Minister of Maharashtra, Dhananjay Munde, who was the chief guest of the evening. The farmers were felicitated for their exceptional achievements in various areas of agriculture like water conservation, organic farming, sustainable crop practices, and the use of technology for farming. The awardees included Dilip Bajgude, Seema Jadhav, Vijay Daud, Dr. Manmohan Bajaj, Harishchandra Desai & Mithilesh Desai, Ganesh Rathod, Priyanka Shelke, Dr. Somnath Mane, Ujjwal Patil, Prakash Kini, Nilesh Gosavi, and Gyaneshwar Bodake.

In his speech, Dhananjay Munde praised the farmers for their hard work and commitment to improving farming quality and efficiency in Maharashtra. He highlighted the importance of innovation in agriculture, stating, “These farmers are the backbone of our economy and our future.”

The event was Co-Powered by Finolex Pipes & Fittings, Reliance Industries Ltd, with Finance Partner Money 2 Me Finance Pvt Ltd, and Special Partner Poorva Chemtech Ltd & Pawak Food Products Pvt Ltd, Associate Sponsors Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited and Rambandhu Masale