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STRC Honoured with the 'वसंतराव नाईक सामाईक पुरस्कार २०२५'
Mumbai | July 1st, 2025
Science and Technology Resource Centre (STRC) has proven itself as a model for the state of Maharashtra due to its concerted efforts to improve the lives of rural youth and to assist tribal dominated areas of Vidarbha. In recognition of this, the prestigious ‘वसंतराव नाईक सामाईक पुरस्कार २०२५’, awarded by the Vasantrao Naik Agricultural Research and Rural Development Foundation, Bombay has been conferred upon Science and Technology Resource Centre, Gondwana University, Gadchiroli at the event.
Gadchiroli district, known for its tribal population and remote geography, has limited access to education—especially in the fields of science and technology. To bridge this gap, the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission, Mumbai, Government of Maharashtra, established STRC in 2014 in collaboration with Gondwana University, Gadchiroli, with the vision of ‘STRC to because centre of excellence for sustainable value creation, STRC is leveraging local resources, relevant knowledge and appropriate technologies for human capacity development’.
Today, the Centre plays a vital role in the educational and social development of the region through applied science & technology. With a focus on enhancing skill development, promoting employment, facilitating social transformation, and addressing local issues through S&T baased approach, STRC has emerged as a key platform for shaping a brighter future for Gadchiroli.
Acknowledging the Centre’s impactful work in driving sustainable change through effective application of science and technology in rural development, the award was presented with a memento and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, at 5:00 PM at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai, on the occasion of 112th birth anniversary of the late Shri Vasantrao Naik, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The award was presented by Hon. Shri Manikrao Kokate, Agriculture Minister of Maharashtra.
