Acharya Devavrat, the Governor of Gujarat, has taken additional charge as the Governor of Maharashtra. He stepped in after C.P. Radhakrishnan resigned from the post following his election as Vice President of India.
Devavrat took oath and officially assumed his new role. At 66, he has already completed five years as Gujarat Governor, a position he has held since July 22, 2019. Known as a strong supporter of natural farming, he has led awareness campaigns across Gujarat and several other states.
Between August 2015 and July 2019, he served as Governor of Himachal Pradesh. During that tenure, he promoted natural agriculture, cow protection, breed improvement, social harmony, water conservation, and the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao program. He also encouraged afforestation and anti-addiction drives.
As Chancellor of Gujarat’s 24 state universities, he has played a key role in education. His appointment as Chancellor of Gujarat Vidyapeeth in October 2022 sparked debate. Now, with the Maharashtra role, Devavrat is expected to balance responsibilities in both states while continuing his work in governance and social causes.
