Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel inaugurated the newly established Pesticide Residue Laboratory at N. M. College of Agriculture, NAU, Navsari on the occasion of University foundation day as well as Gujarat Gaurav Din on May 1st 2025. The inauguration ceremony was held in solemn presence of Dr. T.R. Ahlawat, Director of Research and Dean PGS; Dr. H.R. Sharma, Director of Extension Education; Prof Jaimin Naik, Director of Student Welfare, Dr. H. M. Viradia, Registrar; Dr. Harshaben Patel, Principal (Rtd.) Pardi College; Dr. Vipul Shinde, Executive Engineer; Special Invitee Rameshbhai Patel, Respected members Board of Management, Mr. R.C. Patel and Manubhai Patel. The event was hosted by Dr. R.M. Naik, Principal and Dean, N.M. College of Agriculture; Dr. J. J. Pastagia, Professor and Head, Food Quality Testing Laboratory and Dr. Susheel Singh; Assistant Professor, Food Quality Testing Laboratory, NAU, Navsari. The inauguration programme was also graced by Principals and Deans of various colleges, Comptroller and University officers, Faculties and NAU Staff Members.

Hon’ble VC memorized his days at Food Quality Testing Laboratory and congratulated Team FQTL on this outstanding accomplishment. He offered his best wishes for the future endeavours.