January 12, 2026: The historical association between knowledge institutions BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune and Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, was once again strengthened with the overarching MoU signed between Dr. Bharat Kakade, President and Managing Trustee, BAIF and Dr. Vitthal Shirke, Director of Research, MPKV, in the presence of Dr. Vilas Kharche, Hon. Vice Chancellor, MPKV at BAIF Central Research Station, Uruli Kanchan, Pune.
The collaboration seeks to advance farmer-centric development programmes in sustainable agriculture, watershed and water resource management, natural resources management, hydrology, renewable energy, irrigation management, carbon neutrality, and structured capacity building initiatives across Maharashtra. The agreement, signed in the presence of senior scientists, Dr. Sachin Nandgude, Head, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, MPKV, Dr. Mahanand Mane, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Pune, Dr. Subhash Bhalekar, Associate Director of Research, Pune, Dr. Jayant Khadse, Vice President – Livestock Development and Scientific Research, Mr Pramodkumar Takawale, Programme Director, Agricultural Research and other scientists and thematic specialists from BAIF, forged a significant institutional collaboration in research, innovation and capacity building.
