Recognition for Excellence (Appreciation Certificate): AICRP on Tuber Crops, Department of Vegetable Science, ASPEE College of Horticulture, NAU, Navsari was awarded an appreciation certificate and ranked 3rd for the outstanding performance for revenue generation during 2024-25 among 21 centres nationwide. The honour was announced at the 25th Annual Group Meeting of ICAR-AICRP on Tuber Crops during 19th to 20th May, 2025 at SKLTGHU, Rajendranagar, Telangana.

Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel felicitated Dr. Himani B. Patel, Project In-charge of AICRP (Tuber Crops), for receiving the certificate of appreciation from Dr. Sudhakar Pandey, Asst. Director General (FVS & MP) (Hort.), ICAR in AGM. The award ceremony was graced by several eminent dignitaries including Dr. G. Byju, Director cum Project Co-ordinator, ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Dr. T. R. Ahlawat, Director of Research; Dr. Lalit Mahatma, ADR; Dr. R. M. Naik, Dean, ASPEE College of Horticulture; Dr. P. K. Shrivastava, Dean of College of Agril. Engineering and Technology, Dediapada; Dr. C. G. Intwala, Professor and Head, Dept. of Vegetable Science also congratulated Dr. Himani B. Patel in recognition of this significant achievement.