Odisha has been conferred the Best State Award in Agriculture at the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave, organized by the Agriculture Today Group in New Delhi on July 9.
The award was received on behalf of the Odisha government by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.
After returning to Odisha last night, Singh Deo formally handed over the award to Governor Ganeshi Lal today. Also present during the occasion was Agriculture Department Principal Secretary Aravind Kumar Padhee.
This recognition is expected to inspire further progress in the state’s agricultural sector. The Governor expressed gratitude to the farmers and all stakeholders involved in Odisha’s agricultural growth, especially appreciating the contributions of farmer communities across the state.
