Udaipur: Dr. Pratap Singh Dhakad, Vice-Chancellor of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur, has been honored with the prestigious “National Award for Arid-Zone Hydro-Agronomy and Water Harvesting” in recognition of his outstanding contributions to water conservation and dryland agriculture.

The award was presented during the Blue Economy Summit-2026 held in New Delhi by the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment and the World Institute of Blue Economy.

Dr. Dhakad has played a significant role in promoting water conservation-based agricultural practices among farmers, including micro-irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting structures, and resource conservation technologies. He received the award for his exceptional contributions to the scientific management of water resources in arid regions, the development and dissemination of rainwater harvesting technologies, enhancement of water-use efficiency, conservation of natural resources, and promotion of climate-resilient agricultural systems.

Currently, Dr. Dhakad is actively working through MPUAT, Udaipur, to extend the benefits of the “Water Conservation and Save the Fields Campaign” to farmers across the region. His achievement has brought great pride and joy to the university and the agricultural community of the state.

The MPUAT family, agricultural scientists, faculty members, students, and members of the farming community have congratulated Dr. Dhakad on receiving this national recognition and extended their best wishes for his future endeavors.

This achievement is not only a matter of pride for MPUAT, Udaipur, but also for the entire state of Rajasthan.

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