Vidarbha Economic Development Council (VED) marked a significant milestone with the celebration of its 30th anniversary during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. The occasion was a moment of pride and reflection, commemorating three decades of unwavering commitment to the economic development of the Vidarbha region. To commemorate this landmark event, VED Council — led by President Rina Sinha, Vice-President Pankaj Mahajan, Secretary-General Ashish Sharma, Treasurer Varun Vijaywargi, and Joint Secretary Aliasger Wagh — met Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways on June 7, at his Residence to express gratitude for his support and blessings extended to VED on completion of 30 glorious years of VED Council.VED Council is grateful to Gadkari for enduring support and guidance toward the economic progress of Vidarbha since the Council’s inception.

 

During the AGM proceedings, President Rina Sinha expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed trustees, Govind Daga Vilas Kale for their trust and continued support. She also extended felicitations to key former office bearers — Past Vice-President Dilip Kamdar, Past Presidents Devendra Parekh and Shivkumar Rao, and Past Secretary-General Rahul Upganlawar for their active roles in shaping the organization’s vision and impact over the years. Founding members of VED Govind Daga, Vilas Kale, and Dilip Kamdar — shared valuable insights and reflections on the journey of the Council, offering inspiration to current members and the new leadership team. They extended their best wishes to the present office bearers as they carry the organisation forward. Sinha also unveiled her strategic vision titled ‘Vidarbha 2030!’, aimed at driving sustainable and inclusive economic development across the region. She highlighted a series of future initiatives, including a high-level seminar on AI, Project Kaushika and “Wagh Utsav,” along with other programmes designed to foster growth, innovation, and public engagement.