Vasantrao Naik Krishi Din, also known as Maharashtra Agriculture Day, is celebrated on July 1st.Today, on July 1st, we celebrate Maharashtra Krishi Din. This day marks the birth anniversary of the visionary leader Shri Vasantrao Naik, revered as the “Father of the Green Revolution in Maharashtra.”
His pioneering efforts in agricultural reform and the introduction of the Employment Guarantee Scheme transformed the state’s agricultural landscape.
On this day, we extend our deepest gratitude to our farmers (shetkari), whose relentless hard work and dedication form the backbone of our state’s economy. Let’s honor their contribution and commit to supporting a sustainable and prosperous agricultural future.