Agricultural scientist Gopal Ji Trivedi awarded Padma Shri posthumously

Dr Gopal Ji Trivedi, a renowned agricultural scientist and ex-vice chancellor of Rajendra Agricultural University in Bihar, has been awarded the Padma Shri posthumously for his contribution to agricultural science and farmer empowerment. Popularly known as 'Gaon Purush' and 'Kishan Mitra', he spent over 30 years working with farmers to improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.