Maharashtra has been honored with the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024 by the 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee.
The award was announced on July 8, 2024, and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is expected to receive the honor in New Delhi.
The key factors that contributed to Maharashtra winning the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024 are:Sustainable Agricultural Policies and Initiatives
- Maharashtra has implemented various sustainable development policies in agriculture, including:
- Promoting bamboo cultivation
- Launching the Millets (Srianna) campaign
- Utilizing biomass in thermal power generation
- Focus on Food Security and Environmental Protection