- This is the first time Kamdhenu University has conferred Honorary degree
- Shah is a Dairy Technologist from Sheth MC College of Dairy Science and a post graduate in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, JUNE 6
Governor of Gujarat and Chancellor of Kamdhenu University Acharya Devvrat conferred the Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) upon Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was conferred with honorary degree for his contribution to dairy sector during the university’s 9th Annual Convocation held in Gandhinagar on Monday.
Kamdhenu University is known for its excellence in the fields of veterinary, dairy and fisheries.
A moment of pride-received Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree at @KamdhenuUni from Hon Governor @ADevvrat
A moment of thankfulness-guidance & support of many including family members
A sense of greater responsibility-to remain committed to bring about happiness on farmers’ face pic.twitter.com/Z71fvhCwSW— Meenesh Shah (@ShahMeenesh) June 5, 2023
The occasion was graced by Chief Guest Parshottam Rupala, Union Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Guest of Honour Raghavjibhai Patel, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Cow Breeding, Fisheries, Rural Housing and Rural Development of Gujarat, and Dr NH Kelawala, Vice Chancellor, Kamdhenu University and eminent personalities from animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries sectors. This is the first time Kamdhenu University has conferred Honorary degree.
Sincere thanks to Hon Governor of Gujarat & Chancellor @ADevvrat ji, VC @dr_kelawala & Board of @KamdhenuUni for conferring Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree for contribution to dairy sector, in gracious presence of Hon Union Minister @PRupala & Guj Minister @RaghavjiPatel https://t.co/V8ltTL8hdT
— Meenesh Shah (@ShahMeenesh) June 5, 2023
Expressing his gratitude, Shah stated, “I am truly honoured and thankful to the Hon’ble Chancellor and the Board of Management of Kamdhenu University for conferring upon me the Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) in recognition of my contribution to society and the dairy sector.”
कामधेनु युनिवर्सिटी के 9वें दीक्षांत समारोह में आज विद्यार्थियों को डिग्रियां और मैडल अर्पित किए। शिक्षा और दीक्षा प्राप्त करने वाले विद्यार्थियों को समाज के प्रति समर्पणभाव से परिवार- समाज- राष्ट्र के कल्याण के लिए कर्तव्य धर्म निभाने की सीख दी। pic.twitter.com/RFljS6AzuU
— Acharya Devvrat (@ADevvrat) June 5, 2023
Shah added, “This is also a moment of thankfulness for the guidance and support received from many, including family members. It instils a sense of greater responsibility now to remain committed to bring about happiness on farmers’ face. I thank all farmers, dairy cooperatives and colleagues at NDDB and subsidiaries. It is the recognition of your efforts too.”
Shah has an illustrious and multifaceted career of more than 37 years in NDDB. He has been instrumental in conceptualising, planning and implementation of several interventions in dairy and allied sectors and more importantly enhancing the income of small and marginal dairy farmers.
Shah is also the Chairman of Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, Indian Immunologicals Ltd, IDMC Ltd, NDDB Dairy Services, NDDB Mrida Ltd and NDDB CALF Ltd. He also chairs Pristine Biologicals, New Zealand, Anandalaya, Animal Breeding Research Organisation, NDDB Foundation for Nutrition, Jharkhand Milk Federation and West Assam Milk Union Ltd. He is also on the Governing Boards of many premier institutions of the county like IRMA, NCDFI, Vidya Dairy, FES, North East Dairy and Foods, Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd, National Cooperative Organics Ltd and leading milk unions like Banas and Sabar.
He is the Member Secretary of Indian National Committee of International Dairy Federation (INC-IDF) and also a Member of the Standing Committee on Dairy Policies and Economics of IDF.
Shah is a Dairy Technologist from Sheth MC College of Dairy Science and a post graduate in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand.
