The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Directorate of Extension Education received the 'best directorate of extension education' award for Zone-I at an annual zonal workshop hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu. PAU's farmer-centric and technology-driven extension framework was recognized as a benchmark. The award, presented with the 'Chal Vaijayanti' trophy, acknowledges PAU's commitment to connecting research, extension, and farmers through its extensive network.