<span style="color: #222222;">Maharashtra Krishi Bhushan Awards for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 were distributed today in Nashik. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat were present on this occasion. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray addressed the function through video conferencing.<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the farmers in the state have done a remarkable job and has supported the economy during the COVID pandemic. He directed the Department of Agriculture to send a proposal for revision of the amount of financial component associated with the award. He assured the farmers that the government will do everything possible to resolve the issues being faced by the farmers who are working hard for the survival of the state.</span><br />