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Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar

Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Department: Department of Agriculture Research and Education

The Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) aims to honor scientists and technical experts for outstanding contributions and innovations in agriculture and allied sciences.

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About This Scheme

The Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, recognizes and honors scientists and technical personnel who have made outstanding contributions in agriculture, agricultural education, extension, and allied sciences. This includes the development of new processes, products, tools, technologies, and innovative practices that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in India. Fields Covered: The awards are categorized under three main streams, each covering the following four fields: 1. Crops & Horticultural Sciences 1. Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering 1. Animal & Fisheries Sciences 1. Social Sciences Award Categories & Number of Awardees: 1. Innovation & Technology in Agriculture & Allied Sciences – 4 awardees 1. Research in Agriculture & Allied Sciences – 4 awardees 1. Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Extension & Allied Sciences – 1 awardee 1. Outstanding Woman Scientist in Agriculture, Agricultural Education, Extension & Allied Sciences – 1 awardee 1. Outstanding Young Scientist in Agriculture & Allied Sciences – 4 awardees

Benefits

i. In the Award Ceremony, the Awardees shall be presented a Sanad (certificate) signed by the Hon'ble Union Minister (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) & President, ICAR. A commemorative brochure, containing the citation and photograph of the awardees shall also be released on the day of the ceremony.

ii. The decoration to such persons who are not able to attend the award ceremony due to personal reasons (including indisposition, preoccupation, etc.) shall be deemed to have been conferred. No other person (including the spouse/next of kin) should be allowed to receive the award on behalf of the absentee awardee except in posthumous cases.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Filled application
  • Details of your work
  • Proof your work helped people/environment
  • Documents (papers, patents, etc.)
  • Clean record certificate

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