Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Fadnavis Receives VNMKV Honorary Degree for Agriculture Contributions
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis received a special university degree.
The degree came from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth.
The university said it was recognizing his work related to farming, saving water and helping farmers.
The degree was handed to him at his home in Nagpur.
Fadnavis also held a meeting about a large zoo in Nagpur.
He visited the zoo and watched animals and birds.
The zoo already has an Indian Safari.
Officials are working to open an African Safari with five famous large animals.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis received an honorary degree from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth.
The degree recognized his stated contributions to agriculture, water conservation, renewable energy, sustainable rural development and farmers’ welfare.
VNMKV Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Indra Mani formally presented the degree to Fadnavis at his Nagpur residence, Ramgiri.
Fadnavis also reviewed development work at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur.
The zoo’s Indian Safari is operational, while an African Safari featuring the ‘Big Five’ is planned for next year, according to Fadnavis.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis received the degree from Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth; Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Indra Mani presented it.
- What
- Fadnavis was conferred an honorary degree and reviewed development work at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park.
- When
- The article says the degree was announced on December 11, 2025 and presented on Sunday; a related CMO post about the zoo meeting is dated August 30, 2026, creating a chronology discrepancy.
- Where
- The degree was presented at Fadnavis’s residence, Ramgiri, in Nagpur; VNMKV is in Parbhani, and the reviewed zoo is also in Nagpur.
- Why
- The degree recognized stated contributions to agriculture, sustainable rural development, water conservation, renewable energy and farmers’ welfare; the zoo review concerned ongoing development and wildlife conservation.
- Recipient
- Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra chief minister
- Awarding institution
- Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
- Degree presentation
- Presented by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Indra Mani at Ramgiri, Nagpur
- Recognition areas
- Agriculture, water conservation, renewable energy, sustainable rural development and farmers’ welfare
- Zoo location and size
- Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park, Nagpur; 1,914 hectares of forest land
- Wildlife at zoo
- More than 50 animal species and over 200 bird species
- Safari plans
- Indian Safari has launched; African Safari is expected to begin next year