VNMKV, Parbhani & KVK Parbhani organized Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at Village Pedgaon. Hon VC Dr. Indra Mani guided the farmers on applications of drone technology in agriculture. Director of Extension Dr. R. D Ahire, KVK Coordinator Dr. Prashant Bhosale, & other officials.

Hon. Union Agri. Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon. CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis & Deputy CM Hon Shri. Ajitdada Pawar, Agri Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate felicitated Hon. VC Prof. Indra Mani as a Super Jury at the India’s First International Agri Hackathon Pune

🌾 🌾 Proud Moment 🌾 VNMKV, Parbhani & its colleges accredited with ‘A Grade’ (Score: 3.21) by ICAR-NAEAB for 2023–2028.. promkvparbhani.blogspot.com/2025/06/blog-p…

Hon. VC, Dr.Indra Mani participated in the AIU-CEMCA 2nd Masterclass on AI for Vice Chancellors held on 11 June 2025 at India International Centre, New Delhi. Around 60 VCs attended sessions on Gen AI, Prompt Engineering, & AI for academic leadership & governance.

🌍🧘‍♂️ On June 21, 2025, a grand mass yoga session was held at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth under the theme ‘One Earth, One Health’. “If there is health care, there is no need for medical care” — Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Indra Mani.

Vice Chancellor Dr.Indra Mani has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious "Late Vasantrao Naik Agriculture Outstanding Contribution Award 2025" for his outstanding contribution to agricultural education, research & extension.

CRS, Nanded (VNMKV) has developed 2 straight cotton varieties - NH 22037 Bt BG II & NH 22038 Bt BG II. These are the first public sector straight (Non hybrid) Bt BG II varieties in India approved by ICAR's CVIC for high-density planting under rainfed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP.

A high-level Indian delegation visited Germany (June 29–July 5, 2025) to boost Indo-German collaboration in Agri-Photovoltaics. Dr. Indra Mani, Hon. VC, VNMKV, Parbhani presented VNMKV’s Agri-PV research at the AgriVoltaics World Conference 2025 in Freiburg.

🌱 Innovation in Precision Farming! VNMKV introduces Multi-Crop Pneumatic Planter for accurate seed singulation, uniform plant spacing & precise placement. ✅ Seed Saving ✅ Better Germination ✅ Improved Crop Stand Empowering farmers with smart solutions! 🚜🌾

VNMKV Parbhani & ATMA jointly organized a 5-day residential training under the Nat'l Natural Farming Mission for 56 Krishi Sakhis. Programme Inaugurated by Hon'ble VC Dr. Indra Mani.

VNMKV signed an MoU with ICAR–Directorate of Onion & Garlic Research, Pune. VC Dr.Indra Mani chaired the event. MoU was signed by Dr. Vijay Mahajan (Director, DOGR) & Dr. K.S.Baig (DoR, VNMKV) for joint research, student training & technology development for onion & garlic.

A one-day workshop on "Understanding Impact Evaluation of Agricultural Technologies & Development Programme: An Overview" was successfully held on 18 July 2025 at VNMKV, Parbhani. Hon. VC Prof. Indra Mani presided & Dr. Anjani Kumar (IFPRI) served as Chief Guest & Lead Speaker.

Hon VC Dr. Indra Mani inaugurated a 15 kW rooftop solar power plant at KVK, Badnapur (VNMKV) - marking a significant step towards clean energy & green university. This green energy initiative will reduce the institution’s carbon footprint, lower electricity costs & set an example