#### Dr. Ajeet Kumar Karnataka Honoured with “National Consumer Pride Award-2025”

Udaipur, Dr. Ajeet Kumar Karnataka, Vice-Chancellor of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, has been honoured with the prestigious “National Consumer Pride Award-2025” by the Consumer Protection Organization, New Delhi, in recognition of his exemplary leadership, innovative initiatives, and community-focused service.

In a ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat, Dr. Rajshri Gandhi, National President of the Consumer Protection Organization, and Hemant Jha, State President, presented him with the award and a citation. They highlighted that under the expert guidance of Dr. Karnataka, the university has achieved remarkable progress in agricultural and technical education. His efforts have integrated education, research, and outreach services with societal needs, bringing innovative initiatives and quality improvements for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and students.

Dr. Karnataka received this award in recognition of his dedicated academic, administrative, and humanitarian contributions. The event was also attended by the organization’s National General Secretary, Shirish Nath Mathur, along with several other members.