Question

Where is the Nimbkar Agro Research Institute located in Satara district?
1. Phaltan
2. Kalvan
3. Malvan
4. Shandavani

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Phaltan

The correct answer is Phaltan.

• The Nimbkar Agro Research Institute is located in Phaltan in the Satara district.
• Nimbkar Agro Research Institute is an NGO and a non-profit research and development institute.
• It is registered under the Societies Registration Act XII of 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950. 
• It was established in 1968 by Mr B.V. Nimbkar.
• The basic philosophy of the Institute has been to solve the age-old problems of rural India through the application of excellent science and technology.
• Consequently, highly innovative research and development work has been undertaken on a shoestring budget in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy, animal husbandry and sustainable development.
• Dr Nandini Nimbkar is the current president of the institute.

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