Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has conferred the “Agriculture Leadership Award-2025”, to Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group.
The National Awards Committee selected Dr Chauhan for this coveted honour, in recognition of his global contributions to advancing agricultural innovation, fostering international collaboration and promoting sustainability in agriculture.
Under the visionary leadership of Dr Ashok K Chauhan, Amity has emerged as a leader in education, research, and sustainable development, with agriculture as a key focus area.
His commendable efforts addressing food security, climate resilience and rural prosperity, have contributed immensely to the upliftment of society, thereby exemplifying transformative leadership rooted in nation-building, research through education.
Addressing the gathering during the Conclave, Goyal, said, “under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Agriculture Sector has grown by leaps and bounds and has been the top priority of the government. Farmers are making India self-reliant by fulfilling PM mission of “Local goes Global” and the Agriculture Sector will play a huge role in leading the vision of ViksitBharat@2047.”
Expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Chauhan said, “I am deeply honoured, and humbled to receive this prestigious International Leadership Award, by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Agriculture provides employment opportunities for millions of people worldwide and contributes significantly to the country’s economy. The award is a testament to our mission of integrating science, technology, and education to drive meaningful impact in the agriculture sector. Recently, our student, Suhani Chauhan, has developed “So-Apt Agro Vehicle”, a unique solar-operated Agri-Vehicle, for which she was conferred with Pradhan Mantri Bal Puraskar Award.”
At Amity, we believe in striving for excellence, and inspire others to do the same, thereby contributing to the mission of making India a Global Superpower by 2047.”
Also present on the occasion were Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Justice P. Sathasivam, Former Chief Justice of India and Jury Chair, amongst other esteemed dignitaries.