The 11th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, witnessed a historic moment as Vicky Kumar Netam, a tribal student from Dantewada district, became the first individual from his region to be awarded a PhD in agricultural research. Specializing in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Dr. Netam's achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a significant step forward for the tribal community in Dantewada. He was also honored with the Young Scientist Award during the ceremony, underscoring his contributions to the field. Accompanied by his mother, Malamati Netam, and sister, Vicky expressed his gratitude by touching his mother's feet to seek her blessings after receiving his degree. Currently, he is serving as a guest faculty member at Shaheed Gundadhur Krishi Mahavidyalaya evam Anusandhan Kendra in Jagdalpur, where he continues to inspire future generations of students.