Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Z. P. Patel and Dr Harshaben Z. Patel, Retd Principal, J P Pardiwala Arts and Commerce College, Pardi, performed the “Bhumi Pujan” for “Office-cum-Godown building” to be constructed at WRS, Bardoli on March 15, 2025. The event was attended by esteemed guests, including Dr. T. R. Ahlawat, Director of Research; Dr. V. R. Naik, Associate Director of Research; Prof. Jaimin Naik, Director of student’s welfare; Dr. Vipul Shinde, Executive Engineer; Dr. D. A. Chauhan, Nodal officer & Unit Head, PCRS; Dr. P. B. Patel, Research Scientist, MRRS; Dr. S. C. Mali, Research Scientist, MSRS and Dr. R. D. Vekariya, ARS, along with staff members of WRS, Bardoli Centre.

Hon'ble VC provided valuable suggestions for developing farm infrastructure, land development, and research facilities according to farmers' needs. He also interacted with staff members, motivating them to contribute their best efforts and appreciating the team's work in strengthening research activities and conducting innovative research on vegetables and other crops that benefit regional farmers.