Gopal Ji Trivedi of Muzaffarpur Honored with Padma Shri for Agricultural Contributions

• Gopal Ji Trivedi, 96, from Matlupur village, Muzaffarpur, received the Padma Shri for his dedicated work in agriculture.
• He was informed of the honor on January 25, 2026, and shared the news with his son, expressing deep emotion and humility.
• Trivedi holds a B.Sc. (Agriculture), post-graduation from Sabour Agricultural College, and a Ph.D. from IARI.
• His distinguished career includes roles as Professor at Tirhut Agricultural College, Director at Rajendra Agricultural University, and Vice-Chancellor of Rajendra Prasad Agricultural University.
• Post-retirement, he continued to promote litchi production, fish farming, and modern agricultural techniques among farmers in Matlupur, significantly boosting their income.

Why It Matters: Gopal Ji Trivedi receives Padma Shri for lifelong dedication to agricultural development and farmer empowerment.