Shripati Dhanawade, a progressive farmer of Lanja, passed away.

Sripati Narasu Dhanavade (68), a progressive farmer of Lanja who received many awards from the government, passed away on September 27 at 11 am. Started nursery business. He played a major role in starting nurseries in Konkan and Dhanavade was honored with Krishibhushan Award by the then Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. .www.konkantoday.com