Gandhinagar, July 10 -- Gujarat has earned another national recognition for its excellence in the horticulture sector.

At the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave-2026 held in New Delhi, the state was conferred with the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award-2026. The award was presented by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani received the honour on behalf of the Government of Gujarat.

Notably, the Agriculture Today Group, established in 1998 to promote dialogue among policymakers, agricultural scientists and farmers, has emerged as one of the country's leading platforms for the agriculture sector. On the advice of eminent agricultural sci...