Shri Nitin Gadkari Releases ₹125 Coin on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh

The Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Shri Nitin Gadkari, unveiled the ₹125 commemorative coin to mark the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Panjabrao Alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh at the National Agriculture Exhibition organised by Shri Shivaji Agriculture College at Amravati on December 27, 2023.

The event was held in the presence of Shri Sharad Pawar, NCP President Shri Harshvardhan Deshmukh, President of Sri Shivaji Shikshan Sanstha, the Member of Lok Sabha from Amravati, Smt. Navneet Kaur Rana, and other distinguished dignitaries.

In his address, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasised Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh's significant contributions to education and agriculture. He underscored the pivotal role of education and agriculture sectors in today's context, stating that investing in education is akin to laying the foundation for future citizens. Gadkari emphasised the vision of universalising education, ensuring its reach to every individual, especially those at the grassroots level. This vision, rooted in Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh's philosophy, led to the establishment of numerous educational institutions across villages in Vidarbha. 

Shri Nitin Gadkari further acknowledged Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh's stature in agriculture, paralleling it with another prominent figure, Sharad Pawar. Noting Pawar's recognition through an award in Deshmukh's name, Gadkari emphasised the rarity of finding individuals of Pawar's caliber year after year.

This release marks the 19th commemorative coin of the year 2023, minted by the India Government Mint, Mumbai. The bookings are expected to open soon on the India Government Mint's website and will be updated in the current and upcoming bookings section.

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