A Statement of Intent (SoI) for institutional partnership between NITI Aayog and Gujarat University was signed on 7 September 2021 during the visit of Hon’ble Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog to Gujarat. The SoI focuses on technical collaboration between NITI Aayog and Gujarat University to strengthen knowledge sharing and policy development in India. The objective is to encourage and promote cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The areas of cooperation include capacity building in various sectors, including natural farming, collaborative research studies, building awareness around the best practices of agriculture, etc.