Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis Conferred Honorary Degree From VNMKV For Contributions To Agriculture & Water Conservation
· Free Press Journal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday was conferred with an honorary degree by Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani, in recognition of his contributions to agriculture, water conservation and other areas of sustainable development.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), which shared pictures of Fadnavis receiving the honorary degree on X (formerly Twitter), the degree was announced on December 11, 2025. It recognises his work in agriculture, sustainable rural development, water conservation, renewable energy and farmers’ welfare.
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कृषी व जलसंवर्धनातील योगदानाबद्दल मुख्यमंत्री यांना वसंतराव नाईक मराठवाडा कृषी विद्यापीठाची पदवी प्रदान
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) August 30, 2026
मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांना आज नागपूर येथील 'रामगिरी' या निवासस्थानी 'वसंतराव नाईक मराठवाडा कृषी विद्यापीठ, परभणी'तर्फे मानद पदवी सुपूर्द करण्यात आली. विद्यापीठाचे… pic.twitter.com/0zomsusfga
The honorary degree was formally handed over to Fadnavis at his residence, ‘Ramgiri’, in Nagpur by VNMKV Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Indra Mani.
Fadnavis reviews Gorewada Zoo development
Meanwhile, earlier in the day Fadnavis also chaired a review meeting on the ongoing development works at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park in Nagpur. Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik and senior officials were also present during the meeting.
CM Devendra Fadnavis chairs a review meeting regarding the works at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park.
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) August 30, 2026
Minister Ganesh Naik and senior officials were present.
मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांच्या अध्यक्षतेखाली बाळासाहेब ठाकरे गोरेवाडा… pic.twitter.com/1N3vWumznV
Following his visit to the zoological park, Fadnavis took to X and shared his experience of observing the wildlife. He wrote, “Today, I visited Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoo in Nagpur and enjoyed the pleasure of wildlife observation. Seeing the animals and birds roaming freely in the forest brought a sense of joy to my mind.”
बाळासाहेब ठाकरे गोरेवाडा आंतरराष्ट्रीय प्राणी उद्यान, नागपूर येथे आज भेट देऊन वन्यजीव निरीक्षणाचा आनंद घेतला. वनराईत मुक्तपणे वावरणारे प्राणी-पक्षी पाहताना मनाला प्रसन्नता मिळाली.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) August 30, 2026
या उद्यानाचा विकास आणि वन्यजीव संवर्धनासाठी अनेक वर्षांपासून प्रयत्न सुरू आहेत. येथे रेस्क्यू… pic.twitter.com/6lp0zmxoyj
He further said that efforts have been underway for several years to develop the zoo and promote wildlife conservation. He noted that the Indian Safari has already been launched following the establishment of the rescue centre, while efforts are underway to start the African Safari next year.
Fadnavis said the African Safari, featuring the ‘Big Five’ animals, is expected to become a major attraction for tourists.
The Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park is spread across 1,914 hectares of forest land in Nagpur and serves as a wildlife park and safari destination. It houses more than 50 species of animals and over 200 species of birds in a protected dry-deciduous forest environment.
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