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AGRICULTERE AWARDS FOR FARMERS
1..N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has instituted the N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture in order to recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture.
Number of Awards and Frequency
One annual award of Rs 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only) for excellence in any of the areas of Diversified Agriculture.
Area of Award
The award is for the diversified agriculture activities, which will be given to practicing farmer for initiating :
1.new entrepreneurship/enterprises/management strategies/additional information to the existing one in diversification of Indian agriculture
2.additional income to the individual farmer/farming community.
Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including one representative farmer to assess nominations and make suitable recommendations.
Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer self involved in diversified rural activities/enterprises such as Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural Artisans/Handicraft activities for at least 10 years.
2.Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award
Area of Award
The award will be for the creative approach – Innovative farming, technological acceptance, contribution in enhanced productivity, farming attributes shown by a farmer. This may involve activities like farmers innovation in resource conservation and enhancement, germplasm collection and conservation of plant, animals and fish species or Management Practices, Soil and Water Management/Conservation, Development of Appropriate Tools and Equipment, Innovations in Dry Farming Technique/Practices, New Improved Food and Feed Products and Control of Diseases among Plant/Animal s, processing of agricultural produce & marketing.
Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including one representative farmer to make suitable recommendations. In case no suitable application are received, the award shall not be given. The post award programme/grant will be administered by Division of Agricultural Extension.
Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer who has been involved himself/herself for at least 10 years in agriculture and livestock operations and other allied activities.
AGRICULTERE AWARDS FOR FARMERS
1..N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has instituted the N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture in order to recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture.
Number of Awards and Frequency
One annual award of Rs 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh only) for excellence in any of the areas of Diversified Agriculture.
Area of Award
The award is for the diversified agriculture activities, which will be given to practicing farmer for initiating :
1.new entrepreneurship/enterprises/management strategies/additional information to the existing one in diversification of Indian agriculture
2.additional income to the individual farmer/farming community.
Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including one representative farmer to assess nominations and make suitable recommendations.
Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer self involved in diversified rural activities/enterprises such as Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural Artisans/Handicraft activities for at least 10 years.
2.Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award
Area of Award
The award will be for the creative approach – Innovative farming, technological acceptance, contribution in enhanced productivity, farming attributes shown by a farmer. This may involve activities like farmers innovation in resource conservation and enhancement, germplasm collection and conservation of plant, animals and fish species or Management Practices, Soil and Water Management/Conservation, Development of Appropriate Tools and Equipment, Innovations in Dry Farming Technique/Practices, New Improved Food and Feed Products and Control of Diseases among Plant/Animal s, processing of agricultural produce & marketing.
Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including one representative farmer to make suitable recommendations. In case no suitable application are received, the award shall not be given. The post award programme/grant will be administered by Division of Agricultural Extension.
Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer who has been involved himself/herself for at least 10 years in agriculture and livestock operations and other allied activities.