Vallabhbhai Marvaniya

Vallabhbhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya is an Indian farmer from Khamdhrol village of Junagadh district of Gujarat. He is known for introducing carrots for Gujaratis. In 2019, he was awarded Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award.[1][2] In 2017, he also received a National Award from the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.[3] Marvaniya is also the recipient of the ninth National Grassroots Innovation Awards in 2017 for his innovation.[4]

Vallabhbhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya
Born
Junagadh district, Gujarat
OccupationFarmer
Known forCarrots for Gujaratis
AwardsNational Award, 2017
National Grassroots Innovation Awards, 2017
Padma Shri Award, 2019

References
  1. "Biofortified carrot developed by Farmer scientist". Jagranjosh.com. 9 April 2020.
  2. "This 95-Year-Old Won an Innovation Award for Introducing Carrots to Gujarat in 1943". The Better India. 27 July 2017.
  3. "The 6 Padma". The Indian Express. 4 February 2019.
  4. "Meet the Farmers who won the Padma Shri Award". Krishi Jagran.


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