GOVERNOR FELICITATED SHWETA RAI

GOVERNOR FELICITATED SHWETA RAI

30-OCT-ENG 5

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR------------------------------It is a moment of pride for Umarpur village that Dr. Shweta Rai, a daughter-in-law of the village, has been honored with the ‘Bihar Agriculture Award’ for her outstanding contributions to the agricultural sector. The award was presented by the Governor of Bihar, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain, at an event titled ‘Farmers’ Honor and Agricultural Support Discussion’ (Kisan Samman evam Kisan Sahyog Vimarsh) held at Lok Bhawan in Patna.

The event, themed ‘Viksit Bharat @2047 — Agriculture: From Self-Reliance to Entrepreneurship,’ featured Ramlal, the National Liaison Head, as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included Shreyasi Singh, Minister of Industries and Sports for the Government of Bihar.

According to available information, Dr. Shweta Rai was honored for her contributions to the development of advanced agriculture in Bihar, as well as for the conservation and promotion of millet seeds and medicinal plants. She was one of six individuals selected from across Bihar for this honor, and the only woman among them.

Dr. Shweta Rai is the daughter-in-law of Dr. Dinesh Rai, a resident of Umarpur, and the granddaughter-in-law of the late Pandit Awadh Bihari Rai. Her parents are the late Lal Bahadur Rai and Dr. Kamala Rai. She completed her higher education and PhD at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. A meritorious student from the beginning, Dr. Shweta has made significant contributions to the agricultural sector alongside her academic achievements. She has also received various other honors in the past.

The recognition bestowed upon Dr. Shweta Rai has brought great joy to Umarpur village. For the villagers, this achievement is a source of pride, as it acknowledges efforts to foster innovation and advanced farming practices within the agricultural sector.