India, Dec. 11 -- A series of financial and procedural irregularities at the Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) has come under official scrutiny after questions were raised in the Maharashtra Legislature. Allegations included spending nearly Rs.19 crore on research and development works, repairs, and building upgrades without obtaining mandatory approval from the Executive Council and the Maharashtra State Agricultural Council

Responding to questions from legislators Shri Vikram Kale and Smt. Satyajeet Chahande, Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde confirmed that the allegations of bypassing tender procedures and failing to follow prescribed norms were partly true. He further stated that these concerns were serious enoug...