NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE

NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE

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NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN

AGRICULTURE

(Rules & Guidelines)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research,

(Department of Agricultural Research and Education)

Government of India


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(Rules & Guidelines)

Introduction:

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research under Department of Agricultural

Research and Education, Govt. of India as the national apex organization has been contributing to the productivity enhancement and diversification of Indian agriculture,

with its programmes and activities in research, education and frontline extension. The comprehensive initiatives of the National Agricultural Research and Education System

have enabled science-led and technology-driven growth and development of agriculture in the country, with continuous involvement of the members of farming community. With a view to address the emerging challenges of national resource

management, input use efficiency, impact of climate change, diversification, post-harvest losses, improving farmers’ incomes and improve efficiency at different stages

of ‘seed to market’, various approaches have been adopted by the system, with desired accomplishments.

To recognize the contributions as well as to stimulate further efforts, the DARE/ICARhas instituted different categories of awards. DARE/ICAR acknowledges

the outstanding contributions of Institutions, AIRCPs, KVKs, Scientists, Women Scientists, Students and Innovative Farmers every year by giving away cash award, citation and certificate. The awards initiated in 1956, have been reviewed periodically

to expand the categories and value of awards for both, individual and institutional excellence following changes in the context and approach by encompassing more

disciplines as well as bringing into fore the importance of teaching and extension along with research which are an integral part of the national agricultural system. It is in this context that the ICAR award scheme is continuously revisited with the

experience of the scheme over the years, inputs from various Judging Committees and the Committees constituted for the purpose by revising the scope of earlier

awards and instituting new awards.With this in view, a new award ‘Haldhar Organic Farmer Award’ was instituted to promote organic farming in the country from 2015.KVK Award has been subsumed into a new award Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay

Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar initiated by the Govt. to promote healthy competition among Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at

National level for application of science and technology in agriculture from 2016. To recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya

Krishi Puruskar has been initiated from 2016. The guidelines for ICAR- Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award have also been revised suitably to also include nominations by various

competent authorities besides application by the eligible candidates. These national awards are open to researchers across the institutions and organizations, including overseas. It is expected that this would provide a platform for acknowledging the

contributions of researchers, teachers, extension specialists, farmers and students associated with agriculture alike, as also kindling interest in them towards taking on

to newer and bigger challenges facing the Indian agriculture. These awards and recognitions are also targeted at generating the spirit of healthy competition among


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colleagues to strive for excellence in their respective fields in Agriculture and allied disciplines.

Recently, ICAR has undertaken an activity of consolidation of Awards Instituted

by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under Department of Agricultural Research and Education, in pursuance of communication to this affect received from Home Secretary requesting all Central Govt. Departments for transforming the entire

ecosystem of awards conferred by the Government of India for building credibility and trust by focusing on merit, objectivity, transparency, people-participation, simplicity,

efficiency and use of technology along-with a few suggestions wherein it was desired to prioritize and bring down the total number of awards as well as the number of the awards per category to an optimal level to enhance the stature as well as the

credibility of the awards. Accordingly, the proposal was developed for the consolidation of ICAR Awards which was discussed and finalized at the highest level in

DARE/ICAR after in-depth consultations. The proposal has also been approved by the Competent Authority of DARE/ICAR.

ICAR shall now host 16 awards in 4 major National Award Categories as under:

National Award for Excellence for Agricultural Institutions:

1.1 Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2020: To recognize

outstanding performance by the ICAR institutes, DUs of ICAR, CAUs and State Agricultural Universities, 3 Awards of Rs. 10.00 lakh each, Citation, Certificate and a

Shield shall be given to two ICAR Institutes/NRC/Project Directorates/ National Bureaus (one large and one small Institute each) and one State Agricultural University/DU/CAU. Applications/Nominations must be submitted in the

recommended format and should be duly authenticated/forwarded by the competent forwarding/Nominating authority. Self-nomination by the Director/ Vice

Chancellor supported by proper documentary evidence of the achievements claimed, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-1).

1.2 Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project Award, 2020: To incentivize the outstanding performance of AICRPs in terms of

linkages and research output and its impact, one annual award of Rs. 3.00 lakh (Rs. 2.00 lakh for the main coordinating unit and Rs. 1.00 lakh for the best coordinating Centre) in cash, Citation, Certificate and a plaque shall be given to the

selected AICRP(s). All the AICRPs, which have been in operation for at least 10 years can apply for the award. Applications/Nominations must be submitted in the

recommended format and should be duly authenticated/forwarded by the competent forwarding/Nominating authority who may give a clear-cut recommendation regarding the most significant achievements made by the AICRP

and the best coordinating Centre identified for the award. Self-nominations by the Project Coordinators supported by proper documentary evidence of the

achievements claimed, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).


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1.3 Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan Protshahan Puraskar 2020: This award has been instituted to promote healthy competition among Krishi

Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at National Level for application of science and technology in agriculture. All KVKs are eligible for the award. Three awards at National level

shall be given with total prize money of Rs.25.0 lakh (I-Rs.10.00 Lakhs, II-Rs.8.00 Lakhs, III-Rs.7.00 Lakhs) besides Shield, Certificate and Citation. The designated nominating authority may submit the applications/nominations in the

recommended format after authentication and giving clear-cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned KVK. Self-

nomination by KVK Coordinator supported by proper documentary evidence of the achievements claimed, shall also be accepted. (Category of Award: A-2)

2: National Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research

2.1: ICAR Norman Borlaug Award: ICAR-Norman Borlaug Award has been instituted to recognize the outstanding achievements of a scientist, who may have provided a breakthrough in the field of agriculture and created high potential value

for the future transformation of the Agricultural sector in the country. Frequency of this award is once every 5 years. All Indian Scientists working in any discipline of

agricultural and allied sciences having reasonable time left for superannuation and not necessarily confined to National Agricultural Research System with original

path-breaking research output are eligible. The nominations for the awards shall be submitted in the prescribed pro-forma. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.10.00 lakh besides Memento, Certificate and Citation. Apart from this, the selected

scientist would be given a research contingency grant of Rs.30.00 lakh per year for carrying out challenge research project in an area identified mutually by the

scientist and the ICAR, which will have specified objectives and goals. Grant would be admissible for a maximum of five years, subject to annual review and favorable recommendation by a committee of experts set up for the project. (Category of

Award: A-1).

2.2: Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2020: This Award is open to Agricultural Scientists who may have made outstanding contributions in research in agricultural and allied sciences & is

basically aimed at incentivizing the excellence in agricultural research. A total of four awards, one in each broad discipline categories, viz; Crop & Horticultural

Sciences, Animal & Fisheries Sciences, Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering and Social Sciences are to be given annually. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakh in addition to the Memento, Certificate &

Citation given annually. All Indian scientists engaged in agricultural research and overseas Indian scientists working in the areas relevant to Indian agriculture are

eligible. Competent forwarding/nominating authority may give precise statement of the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist along with a clear-cut recommendation. Besides, self-nomination by the outstanding scientists,

supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-1).


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2.3: Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award, 2020: This award is given to talented young scientists to recognize their outstanding original

research contribution. A total of four awards, one in each broad discipline categories, viz; Crop & Horticultural Sciences, Animal & Fisheries Sciences, Natural

Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering and Social Sciences are given annually under this award. An individual award of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash and a challenge project for three years with budgetary provision of Rs.10.00 lakh per

year+ Rs. 5.00 lakh for foreign training (upto 3 months), if deemed necessary by the ICAR is given in this award besides Certificate & Citation. The challenge project

and foreign training will be administered/monitored by the concerned subject matter Division of ICAR. All young scientists who possess a doctoral degree and are below forty years of age (on 1st January 2020) and hold a regular teaching,

research, extension education job in the ICAR-SAU system of institutions and engaged in research in agricultural and allied sciences for at least five years

continuously are eligible. Nominations/Applications may be submitted in the recommended format by the designated nominating/forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made

by the nominated scientist. Besides, self-nomination by the outstanding scientists, supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of

Award: A-2).

2.4: Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award, 2020: This Award is exclusively meant for individual Women Scientists. One award shall be given annually to recognize the excellence by the outstanding Indian Woman

Scientist in any of the core areas of agricultural research. All women scientists engaged in research in agricultural and allied subjects /extension in a recognized

institution within and outside ICAR/NARS are eligible for this award. The award consists of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash, Certificate & Citation. Nominations/Applications may be submitted in the recommended format. The nominating/forwarding

authority may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned woman scientist. Besides, self-nomination by

the outstanding scientists, supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).

2.5: Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences, 2020: In order to promote high quality

doctoral thesis research in priority/frontier areas of agriculture and allied sciences, ICAR has instituted Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences. The award, given annually, shall

comprise of 4 awards (From Crop/Horticulture, Natural Resources Management/Agricultural Engineering, Animal/ Fisheries Sciences, and Social

Sciences) of Rs. 50,000/-in cash, Citation, Certificate and silver medal (gold polished) each for the outstanding original doctoral research work in agriculture and allied sciences. This award is meant exclusively for the doctoral thesis related

to agricultural sciences from Indian Universities. The Ph.D. degree/provisional degree for this award must have been awarded during the year preceding the year

of the award i.e. 2019. Applicant must have evidence of publication of at least 2 good research papers from his/ her doctoral research work in the form of published


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paper/ certificate of acceptance in a reputed journal having NAAS rating of ≥ 6. Applications/Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format together

with a copy of the Doctoral Thesis duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding/nominating authority who may give clear cut

recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scholar. Self-nomination by the outstanding scholars, with proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).

3. National Award for Application of Agricultural Technologies

3.1 Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team

Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences,2020: ICAR has constituted the

Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences to recognize, encourage and promote the

interdisciplinary research in the country. One award (across all streams of agricultural sciences) would be given annually. All agricultural scientists engaged in interdisciplinary team research in India in the specified subject areas are eligible.

The team must have scientist-level representation from a minimum of three well-recognized disciplines. They must have been working on an integrated research

project dealing with an inherently interdisciplinary problem in a system based, problem solving mode. The award is not limited to National Agricultural Research

System (NARS) and Agricultural Scientists outside NARS are also eligible. Award would carry a cash prize of Rs. 5.0 besides, Memento, Certification and Citation. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly

authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the

team of scientists. Self-nomination by the leaders of outstanding team of scientists, duly supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).

3.2 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming

Systems, 2020: The award is primarily meant for any person or team (with two or three associates, if any) engaged in applied research and its applications in tribal areas of the country aimed at improving the biological resources and livelihoods or

in original work directly applicable to tribal farming system. One award with the value of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash, Memento, Certificate and Citation + provision of

equal amount for study on related subject in geographical area of work shall be given for a year. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding authority

who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist/team. Besides, self-nomination by

the outstanding scientists, supported by proper documentary evidence in support of the claimed achievements, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).


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3.3 Swami Sahajanand Saraswati Outstanding Extension Scientist Award, 2020: This award is exclusively meant for individual extension scientist/teacher for

excellence in agricultural extension methodology and education work. One individual award is to be given annually which consist of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash,

Certificate and Citation. The award has been assigned across the disciplines in agriculture & allied sciences. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent

forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist. Besides, self-nomination

by the outstanding scientists, with proper documentary evidence in support of the claimed achievements, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).

3.4 Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research Application in Dry Land Farming Systems, 2020:Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research

Application in Dry Land Farming Systems is given annually to promote outstanding research and application in dry land farming systems & water conservation. One award is given which consists of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash, Memento, Certificate and

Citation. All agricultural and allied scientists engaged in research/ technology application work in dry land farming in India are eligible for the award. The award

is also open to inter-disciplinary team of the scientists consisting of up to six scientists. Applications must be submitted in the recommended format and should

be duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist. Besides, self-nomination by the outstanding

teams of scientists, with proper documentary evidence in support of the claimed achievements, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).

4. National Award for Innovations and Technology Development by Farmers

4.1 Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar /Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award, 2020: To recognize the outstanding contributions of innovative farmers for

initiatives in development adoption, modification and dissemination of improved technology and practices for increased income with sustainability, 3 annual national awards are instituted with cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh each besides Memento,

Certificate & Citation + equal amount of travel grants across the country to promote his achievement are given to farmers at national level. Designated

nominating/ forwarding authorities may nominate the farmers in their respective areas of jurisdiction and submit the duly completed and authenticated nomination to the Council. Nominating authority may provide a clear-cut recommendation

highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2).


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4.2 N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture, 2020: To recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture, one

annual award of Rs.1.00 lakh in in cash besides Memento, Certificate & Citation in aspects related to the Diversification of Agriculture is given. Designated

nominating/ forwarding authorities may nominate the farmers in their respective areas of jurisdiction and submit the duly completed and authenticated nomination to the Council. All farmers selected for ICAR Awards earlier and meeting the

criteria of this award are also eligible. Nominating authority may provide a clear-cut recommendation highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full

justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2). 4.3 Haldhar Organic Farmer Award, 2020: To recognize outstanding contribution

of organic farmers ICAR has instituted an award titled Haldhar Organic Farmer Award. The award is annual in nature and carries cash award of Rs.1,00,000/-

(Rupees One Lakh only) besides Memento, Certificate & Citation. Any organic certified farmer/ grower in organic farming and related activities in field crops/ horticultural crops/ medicinal crops/ milk production etc., with an experience of 5

years in organic farming including certification period is eligible. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly authenticated and

forwarded by the competent forwarding authority who may give clear-cut recommendation highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full

justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2). 4.4. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar, 2020: To

recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming, the ICAR has instituted Pandit Deendayal

Upadhyay Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar annually. Three awards comprising of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) besides Memento, Certificate & Citation are to be given annually. Nominating authority may put on record a clear-cut

recommendation highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2).

It has further been decided to discontinue or merge 7 existing awards with other

ICAR/GOI awards. The media plan and the other details for operationalization of the

awards are as under:

i) Communications inviting suitable nominations shall be sent to All the Research Institutes/ Agricultural Universities/ Science Academies/ IITs/IIMs/ Secretaries of DBT, DST, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural

Development, Food Processing Industries of Central Government and all the concerned State Government Departments besides Commissioners of

Agriculture/ Horticulture & Animal Husbandry, GOI. ii) Awards shall be advertised in newspapers besides being hosted on ICAR & All

Institute Websites.

iii) The empowered Award Committees with a renowned domain expert as Chairman and other 4-5 eminent subject matter specialists as members

constituted at the level of Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR shall scrutinize the online applications/nominations and submit the proceedings along with the


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recommendations on the award winners under the confidential cover for the approval of the Hon’ble Minister.

iv) The Awards shall be given during the Foundation Day of ICAR on 16th July or other important occasions every year in a befitting Award Ceremony by the

President of India/ Vice President of India/ PM of India/ President ICAR or other high dignitaries.

v) The contributions of each individual awardee will be highlighted in media

including Newspapers/ Face book page/ Websites/ Television and Radio. vi) Nominations by other eligible nominating persons/agencies, self-nominations by

the eligible candidates/ institutions may also be accepted. The awards shall be widely publicized through press & media including ICAR website/ face book page and newspapers and Television media. Nominations shall be invited

during December-January-February each year.

NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE - OVERVIEW

DARE/ ICAR, Govt. of India has instituted 16 awards in 4 broad categories viz;

National Award of Excellence for Agricultural Institutions (3 Awards), National Award

for Excellence in Agriculture Research (5 awards), National Award for Application of

Agricultural Technologies (4 Awards) and National Award for Innovations and

Technology Development by Farmers (4 awards).

Each award provides individual prizes specified to a subject area/theme relevant to

the motto of the award. The different awards, number of prizes under each award,

cash amount for each prize and frequency are given in the following table.

Table: A summary description of ICAR Awards

S. No. Name of Award No. of

Prizes

Amount/ Prize (Rs.) Frequency

I National Award of Excellence for Agricultural Institutions

1. Sardar Patel

Outstanding ICAR

Institution Award

3 Cash award of

Rs.10,00,000, Shield,

Certificate, Citation and

Trophy.

Annual

(there will be a

cooling off

period of 5 years

for the award-

winning

institutions)

2. ICAR-Chaudhary Devi

Lal Outstanding All

India Coordinated

Research Project

(AICRP) Award

1 Cash Award of

Rs.3,00,000 (Rs. 2 Lakh

for main coordinating unit

+ Rs.1 Lakh for best

center), Shield, Certificate

& Citation.

Annual

(there will be a

cooling off

period of 5 years

for the award

winning AICRPs)


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3. ICAR-Pandit

Deendayal Upadhyay

Rashtriya Krishi

Vigyan Protshahan

Puraskar (National)

3

3 Awards to be given

nationally

(I Rs 10.0 Lakhs

II Rs. 8.0 Lakhs

III: Rs. 7.00 Lakhs),

Shield, Certificate &

Citation

Annual (there

will be a cooling

off period of 5

years for the

award winning

KVKs)

II. National Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research

1. ICAR-Norman Borlaug

Award

1 Cash award of

Rs.10,00,000 +

Rs.30,00,000 per year for

five years as research

contingency grant,

Memento, Certificate &

Citation

Once in 5 years

2. ICAR-Rafi Ahmed

Kidwai Award for

Outstanding Research

in Agricultural

Sciences

4 (One each

in Crop of

Horticultural

Sciences,

Natural

Resources

Management

and

Agricultural

Engineering,

Animal and

Fisheries

Sciences and

Social

Science

categories

respectively)

Cash Award of Rs.

5,00,000, Memento,

Certificate & Citation

Annual

3. ICAR-Lal Bahadur

Shastri Outstanding

Young Scientist

Award

4 (One each

in Crop of

Horticultural

Sciences,

Natural

Resources

Management

and

Agricultural

Engineering,

Animal and

Fisheries

Sciences and

Social

Science

categories

respectively)

Cash award of Rs.

1,00,000 + (Rs. 10 Lakh

per year for project + Rs.

5 Lakh for 3 months

foreign training),

Memento, Certificate &

Citation

Annual


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4. ICAR-Panjabrao

Deshmukh

Outstanding Woman

Scientist Award

1 Cash award of

Rs.1,00,000, Memento,

Certificate& Citation

Annual

5. ICAR-Jawaharlal

Nehru Award for

Outstanding Doctoral

Thesis Research in

Agricultural and Allied

Sciences

4 (One each

in Crop of

Horticultural

Sciences,

Natural

Resources

Management

and

Agricultural

Engineering,

Animal and

Fisheries

Sciences and

Social

Science

categories

respectively)

Cash award of Rs.50,000,

Certificate, Citation & Gold

Medal

Annual

III. National Award for Application of Agricultural Technologies

1. Nanaji Deshmukh

ICAR Award for

Outstanding

Interdisciplinary

Team Research in

Agricultural and Allied

Sciences

1 (One best

team across

all streams

to be

awarded

each year).

Cash Award of Rs.

5,00,000, Memento,

Certificate & Citation

Annual

2. ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali

Ahmed Award for


in Tribal Farming

Systems

1 Cash award of Rs.

1,00,000 + (Rs. 1 Lakh for

study on related subject

area), Memento,Certificate

& Citation

Annual

3. ICAR-Swami

Sahajanand

Saraswati

Outstanding

Extension Scientist

Award

1 Cash Award of Rs.

1,00,000,

Memento,Certificate &

Citation

Annual

4. ICAR-Vasantrao Naik

Award for


and Application in

Dryland Farming

Systems

1 Cash award of Rs

1,00,000,

Memento,Certificate &

Citation

Annual


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IV. National Award for Innovations and Technology

Development by Farmers

1. ICAR-Jagjivan Ram

Abhinav Kisan

Puruskar/ Jagjivan

Ram Innovative

Farmer Award

3 3 Cash awards of Rs.

1,00,000, Memento,

Certificate & Citation.

Annual

2. ICAR-N. G. Ranga

Farmer Award for

Diversified Agriculture

1 Cash award of Rs.

1,00,000, Memento

Certificate& Citation

Annual

3. ICAR- Haldhar

Organic Farmer

Award

1 Cash Award of Rs.

1,00,000,

MementoCertificate&

Citation

Annual

4. ICAR-Pandit

Deendayal Upadhyay

Antyodaya Krishi

Puruskar

3

3 Cash awards of Rs.

1,00,000, Memento,

Certificate & Citation.

Annual

The application /nomination form, eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures and

evaluation criteria are available in details with the guidelines of each award in the

subsequent chapters of the book.

The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal mails

to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on the

Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16thJuly following the year of award or on any other

important occasion as decided by the competent authority.

The awardee shall give presentations on achievements before an audience

consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists besides other

invitees.

The achievements of the awardee institution shall be publicized widely through

press and electronic media and other communication channels.

TA/DA to the awardees shall be paid by the ICAR.

The awards will be administered by the ICAR through Award Cell of ICAR headed

by Assistant Director General (Technical Coordination).


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I. National Awards of Excellence for Agricultural

Institutions

1). Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award

a) General Rules Governing the Award:

1. Name of the Award: Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award.

2. Sponsor: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

3. Objectives of the Award: To recognize outstanding performance by the ICAR institutes, DUs of ICAR,

CAU and State Agricultural Universities To provide incentive for outstanding institutional/University performance

To promote a sense of institutional pride in achievements

4. Nature of the Award

An individual award under the award consists of Rs. 10,00,000 in cash, a citation and a plaque for SAUs and DUs and for other ICAR Institutes.

A total of three individual awards have been provided. The three awards will be

given to the following three categories of institutions.

State/Central

Agricultural Universities and

Deemed Universities of ICAR

One award

ICAR Research Institutes

One sanctioned for large institutes (sanctioned scientific cadre strength more than 60)

One for small institutes, NRCs and Project Directorates etc.(sanctioned scientific cadre strength up to 60)

5. Utilization of the Award Money:

The funds shall be used by the Institute/University for institution building activities

including, for supporting participation of faculty in training/Seminar/Symposium in India or overseas, for the establishment/development of its staff welfare

programmes, for providing assistance to Ph.D students for participation in Seminar/training in India or any other activity decided by the Board of

Management or IMC of the Institution.

6. Frequency: Once a year


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7. Eligibility Criteria

All the ICAR DUs, Research institutes, Project Directorates, National Research

Centres, National Bureaus, the Central Agricultural Universities and the State Agricultural Universities are eligible. The institution applying for the award must be in existence for at least 10 years. The award-winning institutions will not be

eligible to apply for this award for the next 5 years.

8. Administration of the Award A Judging Committee of 6 members, including the DG, ICAR as Chairman and at least one member from outside NARS and other Members appointed by the DG,

ICAR as per details given below shall evaluate all the applications, identify the award-winning institution and make appropriate recommendations to the Council.

Composition of the Sardar Patel Award Committee

DG, ICAR - Chairman Expert Crops and Horticultural Sciences - Member

Expert, Livestock and Fisheries Sciences - Member Expert, Agricultural Education, Extension and Social Sciences - Member

Expert, Agricultural Engineering/NRM - Member Expert outside NARES -Member

9. Evaluation Criteria The Organizational profile of the institution, its mandate and its translation

into programmes. /Activities. The relevance and priority of each programme(Research, Teaching for

university and extension education) allocation of manpower, infrastructure

and operational funds The principal output of each programme relative to the allocation of

resources and the scientific/technological/socio-economic potential of the outputs in meeting the specified objectives of the programme

The overall impact of the institution’s programmes

For DUs and SAUs student performance at JRF, SRF, GATE, ARS and other National tests/Examination during the last five years

Placement of students Student Awards/Recognition at National level Resource mobilization and utilization efficiency indices viz: External funding

through Projects, resource generated through sale of produce/products/expertise; Staff position, and other indices that may more

accurately reflect the performance of the institution Extent and quality of functional interaction with other relevant institutions,

organizations and line departments as reflected through MoUs, collaborative

publications, etc. Faculty Awards and Recognitions at National and International level. Please

do not include Society and Poster Awards


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National/ International Leadership status achieved in specific fields of scientific/technological/ educational/ training endeavor

Significant publications. Research publications in journals having NAAS rating of 6.0 and above.

Any other significant contribution.

Evaluation Proforma: Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award

(Year):(5 years including the period of award)

Name (Sr. No). of Institute/University

Criteria Relative score

Number & Quality of publications 15

Resource generation 10

Awards & recognition 15

Most significant Output/ Outcome 35

Technologies Licensed/commercialized 10

Infrastructure Developed 05

Capacity building efforts 10

Total 100

10. Procedure Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Febevery year. Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online.

The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-

nomination supported by matching documentary evidence will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

11. Presentation The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal

mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on

the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any

other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.

The awardee Institution shall give presentations on the achievements of the

institution before an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and

nonagricultural scientists besides other invitees.




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b-1) Application/Nomination Form for SAUs/ CAUs /ICARDUs

forSardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award:

1. Name of the Award:

2. Year: 3. Name of the institution with full postal and telecommunication address: 4. A concise historical account of the establishment and development;

organizational, functional and financial profile of the institution (No more than 4 pages)

5. The specific objectives, relative priority and resource allocated to the various programmes.

6. Significant outputs and outcome during last five years. (Weightage for education research and extension 35:35:30 for AU’s) (Research Institutes 70:30 for research and extension activities

A. Education:

Number of students admitted in UG, Masters and PhD programmes. (Year wise for the last 5 years)

Student Performance (Give Names and other details)

JRF (ICAR) SRF/UGC JRF/CSIR SRF

ARS GATE (with percentile of 95% and above) Overseas admissions

Civil services and other all India examinations Others(specify)

No. of Ph.D. thesis submitted No. of research papers published from PhD theses in journals with NAAS

rating 6.0 and above (List separately)

Employment/Placement of students

B. Research Significant research contributions (Not more than 10 pages) Publications other than those arising out of PhD thesis (List only those

published in Peer reviewed journals and with NAAS rating of 6.0 or more. Indicate average number of publications per scientist along with

NAAS Rating Average). Significant advance made in science/technology, Patents obtained,

Technologies developed and commercialized, Varieties developed including the breeder seed produced for each

variety.Livestock/poultry/fish varieties/breeds developed. Citation of 30 most important publications

C. Awards/Recognition (Faculty) National and International awards received

ICAR Jawahar Lal Nehru Award for Ph. D thesis


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All India Sports& Youth festivals (only 1st and 2nd awards)

D. Extension education (submit documentary evidence) Vocational training programmes organized & beneficiary & impact

Farmers covered and impact Seed and planting material/livestock germplasm (chicks/piglets)/ fish

fingerlings produced&/or distributed

E -learning material for farmer produced Extension publications (Numbers) Radio Talks and Press coverage

Innovation in Extension Education Impact of extension programmes(Indicate quantifiable indicators) Effective linkages with stake holders especially with development

departments with documentary evidence of impact Resources generated through KVKs

External funding mobilized No. of Villages and farmers covered Awards and Recognitions won by extension scientists at District/ State/

National level Success stories documented

Entrepreneurship developed List new technologies promoted and extent of adoption

7. Overall Impact: (during last five years)

Breeder Seed produced and sold.Livestock/poultry/fish germ plasm

produced &sold(year wise). Coverage of Varieties/Technology of University/ Institute

Technologies commercialized, and income generated Amount of consultancy earned Patents obtained

Resources generated through sale of produce

8. Management efficiency indicators (yearly) Externally funded projects (list and amount) Status of Accreditation Yes/No

No. of self-financing courses Is Faculty Strength in each college as per norms Yes/ No

If yes give information in the table norm and in place Total funds spent on salaries, infrastructure, equipment, civil and recurring contingencies

Internet connectivity (Band width) LAN connectivity to all colleges and hostels Yes/ No

- Connectivity level (tick mark) College/department/faculty desk Computerization status - Student activities

- Finance - Digitization of library


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9. Institutional development programmes- manpower, funds spent on major in-infrastructure and equipment (costing more than Rs.10 lakh).

10. Any other information that may reflect on the performance of the institution.

11. Copy of the most recent annual report of the institution.

12. Any other information deemed significant by the institution (in bullet form and

not more than one page).

13. Give major highlights of Institute accomplishments in 200 words that you

would like to see in the Citation of the Award, if chosen.

14. Certificate and forwarding note by the Head of the institution stating that the

Institute did not get this award during the past 5 years.

Name&Designation Signature and seal

b-2) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR Institutes other than DUs

for Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award:

1. Name of the Award: Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2. Year of Award

3. Name of the institution with full postal and telecommunication address 4. A concise historical account of the establishment and development;

organizational, functional and financial profile of the institution (Not more than 4

pages) 5. The specific objectives, relative priority and resource allocated to the various

programmes. 6. Significant outputs and outcome during last five years (Weightage for research

and extension is 80:20 for research and extension activities)

A. Research

Significant Research work done (not more than 20 pages including photographs and illustrations)

Impact of achievements in quantifiable terms to increase productivity /

profitability/sustainability Publications (List only those published in Peer reviewed journal and with NAAS

rating of 6.0 or more. Indicate average number of publications per scientist along with NAAS Rating Average)

Citation of 30 most important publications

Significant advance made in science/technology, Patents obtained,

Technologies developed and commercialized, Varieties developed including the breeder seed produced for each variety.

Livestock/poultry/fish varieties/breeds developed.

External funding mobilized


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B. Extension education (Not exceeding 8 pages) Vocational training programmes organized & beneficiary & impact

Farmers covered and impact Seed and Planting material distributed

E -learning material for farmer produced Extension publications (Numbers) Radio Talks and Press coverage Innovation in Extension Education

Impact of extension programmes(Indicate quantifiable indicators) Effective linkages with stake holders especially with development departments

with documentary evidence of impact Resources generated No. of Villages and farmers covered

Awards and Recognitions won by extension scientists at District/State/National level

Success stories documented Entrepreneurship developed List new technologies promoted and extent of adoption

7. Staff position (cadre strength and in position) 8. Budget for five years (Plan and non- plan)

9. Awards/Recognition by scientists at National level 10.Overall Impact: (during last five years)

i. Breeder Seed produced and sold.Livestock/poultry/fish germ plasm produced & sold (year wise).

ii. Area covered by varieties of institute

iii. Technologies commercialized, and income generated. iv. Consultancy money earned

v. Patents obtained. vi. Resources generated through sale of produce.

11.Management efficiency indicators (yearly)

Externally funded projects (list and amount). - Total funds spent on salaries, infrastructure, equipment, civil and

recurring contingencies,

- Internet connectivity (Band width) - LAN connectivity (Yes/ No)

Connectivity level (tick mark) department/scientist desk - Computerization status

Finance

Digitization of library

12.Institutional development programmes- manpower, funds spent on major in-infrastructure and equipment (costing more than Rs 10 lakh).

13.Any other information that may reflect on the performance of the institution

14.Copy of the most recent annual report of the institution (as Annexure)


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15.Give major highlights of your accomplishments in 200 words that you would like to see in the CITATION of award, if chosen

16. Recommendation by the Head of the institution. Name/Designation/ Signature / seal

2) ICAR- Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India

Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award


1. Name of the Award: Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research

Project (AICRP) Award

2. Sponsor of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

3. Objective of the Award

To recognize outstanding performance of the AICRP and its cooperating centres

To provide incentive for outstanding performance in terms of linkages and research

output and its

Impact.


The award under the award consists of Rs.3 lakh(Rs.2 lakh for the main coordinating

unit and Rs.1 lakh for the best centre) in cash, a citation and a plaque as an

institutional award for Partnership Research for most significant contribution to

agricultural productivity. Apart from Coordinating Cell, the identified outstanding

cooperating centre will also receive citation and share cash award in equal proportion.

The funds shall be used by the AICRP for institution building activities including, for supporting participation of faculty in training/Seminar/Symposium, for the establishment/development of its staff welfare programmes, or any other

activity decided by the AICRP Management.

5. Frequency: Annual

6) Eligibility

All the All India Coordinated Research Projects which have been in operation for

at least 10 years.

7) Administration of the Award

A Judging Committee of 5 members, including the Chairman, and members appointed

by the DG, ICAR as per details given below shall evaluate all the applications, identify

the award winning AICRP and make appropriate recommendations to the Council:

Composition of the Award Committee:

- DG, ICAR - Chairman


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- Expert on Crops/Horticulture Sciences - Member

- Expert on Natural Resource Management - Member

- Expert on Livestock and Fisheries Sciences –Member

- Expert on Agricultural Engineering and - Member

Post-Harvest Technology

8) Procedure:

Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb every year.

Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. While

nominating, PC/PD would specifically identify the cooperating centre with good the best

performance as adjudged by the quantifiable impact. The Judging Committee will

screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to

the council along with the draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received,

no award will be awarded.

9) Evaluation Criteria:

Organization

The functional profile of the AICRP: The mandate and its translation into programmes

and activities.

Linkage

o Extent and quality of interaction and linkages with other relevant institutions,

organizations, line departments.

o National/International Leadership status achieved in specific fields of

scientific/technological/educational/ training endeavour of relevance to the mandate of

the project.

The weightage of the 60, 25 and 15 per cent would be given for output, organization

and management and linkages, respectively.

Score Chart-Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project Award (Year)

Criteria Organization -The functional

profile of the AICRP: The

mandate and its translation into

programmes and activities

Linkage - Extent and quality of

interaction and linkages with

other relevant institutions, organizations,

line departments

National/International Leadership

provided in specific fields of

scientific/technological/educational/ training endeavour

of relevance to the mandate of the

programme

Total Score

Relative

Score 60 25 15 100

10) Presentation:


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The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal




The awardee Institution shall give presentations on the achievements of the

institution before an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and

nonagricultural scientists besides other invitees.




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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award:

1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award

2. Year 3. Name of the AICRP with full postal and communication address 4. The background and functional profile of the All India Coordinated Research

Project 5. The mandate of the AICRP.

6. Staff position in AICRP scientific technical administrative and others 7. Fund provided and utilized (year-wise five yearly). 8. The relative priority of and resource allocated to the various programmes

9. The yearly principal outputs of each programme. 10. The overall impact of the programmes on generation of new

technology/production/productivity/ profitability/sustainability of the relevant agricultural systems.

11. Management efficiency indicators viz. funds generated through sale of produce/

products/ services. i. Internet connectivity at all centres with bandwidth

ii. No of scientists deputed for training c) National d) International

12. Extent and quality of interaction and linkages with its clientele relevant

persons, institutions, organizations, etc. 13. Human Resource Development programmes – manpower and other achievements:

Awards / Recognition by Staff of AICRP Objectives / targets vs. achievements made Technologies developed and their impact on increasing productivity / income

outstanding publications with NAAS rating of 6.0 and above Patents developed, commercialized and royalty earned through public-private

partnership Resources generated/centre (average)

14. Give major highlights of accomplishments made by the AICRP in 150 words citation, if chosen for award.

Signature and Seal of Project Coordinator

Certificate and forwarding note by the SMD with the justification for the recommendation

Signature and Seal


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3) ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi

Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar


1. ICAR has constituted National award Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar to recognize the

outstanding performance of Krishi Vigyan Kendras at the Country Level.

2. The objectives of the Awards:

To promote healthy competition among Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at National Level for application of science and technology in agriculture.

To provide incentives for improving the efficiency and performance of

KVKs for espousing the cause of farming community. To promote a sense of Institutional pride among KVKs for large scale

application of scientific methods and appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of farming

systems.

3. Nature of Award:

Three Awards at National level (I Award for Rs 10.0 Lakhs, II Award worth

Rs. 8.0 Lakhs and III award worth Rs. 7.00 Lakhs besides Shield, Certificate &

Citationwill be given every year. The funds shall be used by the KVK for

institution building activities including, for supporting participation of faculty

in training/Seminar/Symposium, for the establishment/development of its staff welfare programmes, or any other activity decided by the KVK

Management/ Director of ATARI concerned/ DDG, Extension.

4.Frequency:Annual

5. Eligibility of KVKs for the awards:

All KVKs in the country who have the experience of working at least

seven completed years.

There will be a cooling off period of 5 years for the awardee KVKs.

The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding

entries, and make recommendations based on their objective evaluation to the council along with the draft citations.


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6. Evaluation Criteria (relative score):

The KVK will be judged based on work done during the year last 5 years

including the year of award according to the following criteria:

(i) The organizational development and proof of functioning of KVK as a knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technology (5).

(ii) Output, outcome and socio-economic impact of the various programmes and activities of the KVK on farming community (15).

(iii) The nature and quality of interaction and convergence with different stake holders of agricultural development in the district (7.5)

(iv) Publications of extension literature, popular articles, research papers and other knowledge management tools brought out by KVK staff

during the year (7.5) (v) Productivity, profitability and income enhancement of farmers as well

as their improved livelihood security (7.5) (vi) Work done on promotion of production of pulses and oilseeds in the

district (5).

(vii) Creation of job opportunities and self-employment among rural youth through skill enhancement and entrepreneurship development (7.5).

(viii) Success Stories and case studies documented (5). (ix) Mobilization of external funding,revolving fund generated, and utilized

for strengthening the KVK infrastructure and activities (5). (x) Innovations introduced in overall functioning of KVKs and execution of

different programmes (10). (xi) Production and availability of technology products/inputs to farming

community (5). (xii) Capacity development programmes conducted for the farmers during

the year for onsite production of farm inputs (5). (xiii) Mobilization of farmers for group action and development of their own

organizations (5). (xiv) Initiatives for conservation of natural resources through

improvement in soil health, water use efficiency, conservation

practices, use of organic inputs etc. (5) (xv) Awards and recognition from Government and reputed Government

and other National and International organizations (5).

7. Procedure:Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited

during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format

will be made online. Agricultural Production Commissioners

/Secretaries/Directors of Agri./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of agricultural universities/ Directors of ICAR Institutes,

renowned NGOs will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of jurisdiction and forward the authentic information to the Council. Self-

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permitted. The Judging Committee will scrutinize the claims and decide the

award on merit. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

8. Presentation

The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters &

personal mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation

Ceremony to be held on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July

following the year of award or on any other important occasion as

decided by the competent authority.

The awardee KVKs shall give presentations on their achievements before

an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural

scientists besides other invitees.

The achievements of the awardee KVKs shall be publicized widely

through press and electronic media and other communication channels.


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b) Application/Nomination Form for Pandit Deendayal

Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan Protshahan Puraskar

1. Name of the award applied for: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan

Protshahan Puraskar

2. Work Performance years of the award (Five years-----from ---to ----)

3. Name of the KVK with full postal and telecommunication Address:

4. Name of the host/parent institution with full postal and.

Telecommunication address

5. Date and year of establishment of KVK

6. Indicate the brief agricultural profile including the major production

systems, socio-economic and technological problems and technological

options available in agriculture and allied sectors in responsibility of the

KVK (Not more than one page on each aspect and maximum three pages)

7. The organizational development and proof of functioning of KVK as a

knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technology.

8. Give details of the output, outcome and socio-economic impact of the

various programmes and activities of the KVK on farming community.

9. Give details of the nature and quality of interaction and convergence made

with different stake holders of agricultural development in the district.

10. Give details of various types of publications like extension literature,

popular articles, research papers and other knowledge management tools

etc. brought out by KVK staff during the period.

11. How the KVK has helped in enhancement of productivity, profitability and

income farmers as well as their improved livelihood security in the adopted

villages of the KVK? Attach relevant documentary proof.

12. Give an account of work done on promotion of production of pulses and

oilseeds.

13. Indicate the role played by KVK in creation of job opportunities and self-

employment opportunities among rural youth through skill enhancement

and entrepreneurship development.

14. Give details of the success stories and case studies documented during the

last 5 years (attach proof).

15. Give year-wise details on mobilization of external funding and Revolving

fund generated and utilized for strengthening the KVK infrastructure.

16. What innovations have been introduced in overall functioning of KVK

and execution of different programs? Give innovation wise details with

relevant proof.


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17. Give highlights of production and availability of technology products to

farming community.

18. Capacity development programmes of farmers conducted for onsite

production of farm inputs. Give yearwise details in tabular form.

19. How the KVK has mobilized farmers for group action and development

of their own organizations? Give details with proof.

20. What initiatives for conservation of natural resources have been taken

up for improvement in soil health, water use efficiency, conservation

practices, use of organic inputs etc. Give activity-wise details.

21. Awards and recognition from Government and reputed Government and other

National and International organizations.

22. Certificate by the Senior Scientist & Head of the KVK that the detailed

information related to different performance indicators as given in the

application is true.

Name

Signature with Seal

23. Nomination Certificate by the head of the Host Institution/Appropriate nominating

authority.

Name

Signature with seal


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II. National Awards for Excellence in Agricultural

Research

1) ICAR-Norman Borlaug Award


1. Name of the Award: ICAR Norman Borlaug Award

2. Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New

Delhi

3. Mission Statement

To identify a scientist, who shall have provided a breakthrough for agriculture

through a new insight that has created high potential value for the future of

Agricultural Research and Development.

4. Objective

i. To recognize the elements of a genius in a scientist who has conducted path-

breaking research.

ii. To recognize, incentivize and award a scientist of truly exceptional ability and

originality of thinking.


This award is meant for a scientist of any discipline of agricultural and allied

sciences and not necessarily confined to NARS. The research work must be of a

rare quality and involving original thinking and path breaking in nature. The

award would be of Rs.10.00 lakh in cash. Apart from this, the selected scientist

would be given a research contingency grant of Rs.30.00 lakh per year for

carrying out research in an area identified mutually by the scientist and the

ICAR, which will have specified objectives and goals. Grant would be admissible

for a maximum of five years, subject to annual review and favorable

recommendation by a committee of agricultural and non-agricultural scientists

set up for the project. The research grant would, however, be given only if

awardees have enough and reasonable period of service left at the time of

award.


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6. Frequency of Awards: Once in five years.

7. Eligibility Criteria:

The award is open to any Indian scientist working in India who may have

enough, and reasonable period of service left at the time of award. The

applicant for this award should necessarily be nominated by the Presidents of

Science Academies, Present or Former Secretaries of Science Departments,

Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities, Directors of Research Institutes/

IITs/IIMs or any other Internationally Recognized Agricultural Scientists. The

research work should be defined by its originality in thinking, its path-breaking

nature and its high potential value for the future. The person nominated should

have made significant innovation which could have considerable socio-economic

and environmental impact. Self-nominations supported by matching

documentary evidence may also be accepted.

8. Administration of the Award:

Award judging committee will consist of 5 members and will be chaired by the

President of a Science Academy in India. DG, ICAR and at least one National

Professor will also be the members of the committee. In addition, two

members, one of whom will be from outside NARES, would be nominated by

DG, ICAR. Minimum presence necessary for holding the meeting of the award

committee would be 3 including the Chairman, DG ICAR and a member outside

NARS if Chairman of the committee is also from within NARES. Wherever

necessary; the judging committee may invite non-member experts for advice

and evaluation. Award will be given only if all the award criteria are

satisfactorily met. Post award grants administration will be monitored by

Agricultural Education Division

9. Evaluation Criteria with Relative Weightage:The Award Judging Committee

will develop suitable objective criteria, based on the following, for deciding the

award.

Conceptualization of the research work and the outcome of the research(15

marks)

Current and likely future impact of the work on science and technology in

socio-economic terms(25marks)

Nature of insight of breakthrough, along with other relevant details of

research work(20marks)

The originality of approach and thinking(10marks)

Extent of involvement of the scientist in the research vis a vis other team

member(10marks)


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Nature and quality of the publications (NAAS ratings/ international impact

factors etc along with potential socioeconomic relevance)(10marks)

ISI science citation index (5marks)

Patent(s) obtained along with specific details (5marks)

10. Procedure

Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every 5 years. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The

Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. If no

outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

11. Presentation:

o The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal




o The awardee scientist shall give presentation on achievements of his/her work

before an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural

scientists and other eminent invitees.

o The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press and

electronic media and other communication channels.


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b) Nomination Form for ICAR-Norman Borlaug Award

1. Name of the Award

2. Subject in which to be considered

3. Year

4. Name and designation of the scientist in full (underline surname)

5. Father’s / Husband’s Name

6. Date and place of birth

7. Marital status

8. Complete postal address

8. Mobile No./email

9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or Equivalent (in a

tabular form)

S. No.

Degree Institution Year

10. Employment record (in tabular form)

11. Training undergone

12. Foreign visits (period and purpose)

13. When, where and how the research works was conceptualized?

14. Research outcome

15. Likely impact of the work on future science and technology, and in socio-

economic terms.

16. Nature of insight of breakthrough, along with full details of research work.

17. The originality of approach and thinking (descriptive in less than 100

words) as shown in the above.

18. Was any other scientist/s involved in the research project, and if so, name

and address and the nature and extent of involvement may be given.

19. Has the work been published? If so, in which journal/s and what is the

NAAS/International rating of the journal/s.

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20. ISI science citation index if the work has already been published.

21. Patent obtained along with specific details, if any.

22. Whether this research work has been submitted for any other

award/recognition? If so, what was the outcome?

23. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant

aspect of the research work done that you would like to see in citation, if

chosen.

24. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the

person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.

Signature

Signature and Seal


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2. ICAR-Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences



Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences.

2. Sponsor Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

3. Objectives of the Award (i) To recognize outstanding research in agricultural and allied sciences

(ii) To provide incentives for excellence in agricultural research 4. Nature of the Award

This award is primarily meant for agricultural scientists for outstanding contribution in specified areas. A total of four awards are provided under the

award. Each award consists of Rs.5,00,000 in cash besides Memento, Certificate & Citation. Four Awards are assigned one each to the following subject areas:

Four single/individual awards

i. Crop &Horticultural Sciences 1

ii. Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering

1

iii. Animal & Fisheries Sciences 1

iv. Social Sciences 1

Total 4

5. Frequency

Annual


All Indian scientists engaged in agricultural research in the subject areas

mentioned above and overseas Indian scientists working in the areas relevant

to Indian agriculture are eligible for these awards. The research work must be

original and must have been conducted under an integrated, well-focused,

research programme/project in India or abroad. The award is meant for

individual scientist for their extraordinary, original, creative contributions in

advancement of basic sciences concepts, development of new technology and

enhancement of productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture, not

restricted to NARS. The applications and the nominations both shall be

accepted. The nominations for the award should necessarily be done by the


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Presidents of Science Academies, Present or former Secretaries of Science

Departments, Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities, Directors of

Institutes, IITs/IIMs or an internationally recognized agricultural scientist. The

forwarding/nominating authority may give a precise statement along with their

recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the

concerned scientist.

7. Administration of the Award There shall be a judging Committee of 3-5 members, including the Chairperson

and at least one member from outside the NARS, to evaluate the applications’/nominations and make recommendations to the Council. The

Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR. 8. Evaluation Criteria (relative score)

1) Conceptual clarity and originality of the research work (15) 2) Scientific, technological and socio-economic relevance (15)

3) Significant Advancement in Science/Technology generated/varieties developed/ Patents obtained, etc. (15)

4) Quality of research publication, Research papers published in journals with

NAAS Rating of ≥ 6 (15) 5) Citation as seen in ISI Citation Index best research publications (15)

6) Impact of Research work done (15) 7) Potential of research findings for increasing agricultural production,

productivity, profitability and sustainability in the relevant agricultural system (10)

9. Procedure: Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once

every year. Nominations/applications in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the

draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded. Nominations could be made by academicians of eminence in Science

&Agriculture. Self-nominations will also be accepted. 10. Presentation





The awardee scientists shall give presentations on achievements before an

audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists

among other invitees.

The achievements of the awardees shall be publicized widely through press and



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b) Application/ Nomination Form for ICAR-Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences


2. Subject in which to be considered

3. Year

4. Name and designation of the scientist in full (underline surname)



7. Marital status

8. Complete postal address

9. Mobile No./email

10. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a

tabular form)


12. Training undergone

13. Foreign visits (period and purpose)

14. When, where and how the research work was conceptualized?

15. Significant Research work carried out (Advancement in Science/technology generated, varieties developed/new concepts developed and accepted) (not

more than 5 pages)

16. What were the socio-economic, technological and scientific relevance of this

work?

17. List the Principal associate scientists at various stages of the research work?

18. What is the potential value of the research results in increasing production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of agricultural enterprises in the relevant field (with clear evidence)? Or significant advancement in science

19. Impact of the results obtained in quantifiable and verifiable terms

20. Research publications: List Research papers in bibliographic format with NAAS

rating (Include publication having NAAS Rating of ≥ 6.0 only)

21. Citation for twenty most important publications based on ISI Science Citation Index

22. Patent obtained, if any.

23. Whether this research work has been submitted for any other

award/recognition? If so, what was the outcome?

24. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspect of the research work done that you would like to see in your citation, if chosen

S.No. Degree Institution Year

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Place Date Signature of applicant/nominee

25. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.

26. Certificate and Forwarding note by the Head of the Institution at which the research work being presented for the award was carried out or of Nominator

Signature and seal


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3. ICAR- Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award


1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award

2. Sponsor of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi

3. Objectives of the Award To recognize the talented young scientists who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their research programmes. They should have

exceptional creativity based on a track record of significant contribution to research and potential to facilitate use of their expertise to further high-quality

research in their areas of specialization.


The award is exclusively meant for individual young scientists. A total of four individual awards have been provided. An individual award under the award

will consist of Rs.100,000 in cash besides Memento, Certificate and Citation, a challenge project for three years with budgetary provision of Rs.10.0 lakh per year+ Rs.5.0 lakh for foreign training (3 months). The challenge project and

foreign training will be administered/monitored by the Concerned Subject Matter Division of ICAR. The foreign training would be sponsored only if it is

considered necessary by the ICAR and will be limited to the extent of Rs.5 lakhs.

A total of four awards will be given across the disciplines in agricultural and allied sciences; limited to only one award in any discipline. Subject areas for

the award shall be as follows: 1) Crop & Horticultural Sciences-1 2) Natural Resource Management & Agricultural Engineering-1

3) Animal & Fisheries Sciences-1 4) Social Sciences-1



All young scientists who possess a doctoral degree are below forty years* of

age, hold a regular teaching, research, extension education job in the ICAR-SAU system of institutions and engaged in research in the designated subject

area for at least five years continuously are eligible for consideration. Awardees will be required to work on the project for a minimum period of three years and would not be eligible to apply for post outside of ICAR system during the

duration.


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7. Administration of the Award

The award will be administered by the Council through the Award Cell. There shall be a Judging Committee consisting of 3-5 members, including the

chairperson appointed by the Director-General, ICAR. The Committee will evaluate the nominations, identify the outstanding young scientists and make recommendations to the Council. The awardees will have to submit a challenge

project under guidance of Division of Agricultural Education at ICAR Headquarter.

Proposed Challenge Research project: Statement of the research problem with specific objectives

Socio-economic, scientific, technological relevance and priority Plan of work and key technologies proposed to be used in the investigations

Key infrastructural and instrumentation facilities required Estimated time-frame with milestones in the completion of the project work Expected outcomes

The project should indicate Objectively Verifiable Indicators (OVI)/ deliverables for evaluating the achievement of the project on completion

Likely impact of the outcomes.

8. Evaluation Criteria The Young Scientist Award is exclusively meant for individual scientist. The candidates will be judged based on previous research work done in any

discipline of agriculture and allied sciences.

Previous Research Work Done Excluding Masters/Doctoral Thesis Work Research projects/programmes in which participated Level of participation in each project/programmes as leader/associate

Specific objectives and originality of the research projects Socio-economic, scientific, technological, relevance and priority of research

project Principal findings and their socio-economic, technological, scientific

significance

Impact of the research work done Research Publications in Journals with NAAS Rating of 6.0 and above

Score Chart -Lal Bahadur Shastri Award (Year)

Evaluation

Criteria Challenge Research Project Previous

Research performance

Total Score/ Rank

Relevance to National Context & Advancement of Science

Newness of Concept/ Approach

Likelihood of success in meeting the project objectives

Relative Score (20) (15) (15) (50) (100)

* i.e. on 1st Jan. of the year of award. For example, for Lal Bhadur Shastri Award (2020), candidate must be below 40 years of age

on 1st Jan 2020.


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9. Procedure Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once

every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-

Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

10. Presentation:











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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award

1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist

Award 2. Discipline in which applied

3. Year 4. Name and designation of the scientist in full (underline surname) 5. Father’s / Husband’s Name

6. Date and place of birth 7. Marital status

8. Postal address 9. Mobile No./email 10. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or

Equivalent (in a tabular form)



12. Any other relevant experience/training 13. Details of the Research contributions

14. When, where and how the research work was conceptualized When, where, and how the research work was conducted? In what capacity the applicant participated in various projects/stages of the

research work as Associate Prof./Assistant Prof./Student What was the socio-economic, scientific and technological relevance and

priority of the research project? What were the principal findings and their socio-economic, scientific,

technological significance?

Impact of research contributions.

15. Publications arising from the research work in bibliographical format (list publications in Journals with NAAS Rating of 6.0 or above). Citation for research publications

16. Whether any patents have been taken out/applied for? 17. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant

aspects of the research contributions made that you would like to see in your citation of award, if chosen

18. Whether the research work has also been submitted for any other

award/award/recognition? If so, when, to whom and with what outcome? 19. Details of the proposed research work

Statement of the research problem with specific objectives Socio-economic, scientific, technological relevance and priority Plan of work and key technologies proposed to be used in the investigations

Estimated time-frame and key infrastructural and instrumentation facilities required.

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Where the research work is proposed to be conducted? How the scientist proposes to allocate his/her time between the proposed

Project work and other research/teaching/extension education activities? Cost estimates for the Project.

20. Certificate by the scientist that he/she would abide by the terms of the award


Signature

22. Certificate by the Head of the Institution that the necessary facilities would be

provided for carrying out the work given in the proposed/approved project.

Signature and seal


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4) ICAR- Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman

Scientist Award


1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist

Award

2. Sponsor of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi


To recognize outstanding research/extension work done by Women

Scientists To encourage women scientists to strive for excellence in agricultural

research and extension

4. Nature of Award

One annual award meant exclusively for outstanding women agricultural

scientist. The award consists of Rs.100,000 in cash, Plaque, Certificate and citation.



All women scientists engaged in research in agricultural and allied subjects

/extension in a recognized institution are eligible. The awards are exclusively meant for individual women scientists.

Administration of the Award

The award will be administered by the Council through the Award Cell. There will be a Judging Committee appointed by the DG, ICAR and consisting of 3-5 members including the Chairman. The Committee will evaluate the applications and

make recommendations to the Council. Post award grant will be administered/monitored through Agricultural Education Division.

7. Evaluation Criteria

(i) The significance of the research & extension work. Its scientific, technological and socio-economic relevance and priority (10)

(ii) The specific objective of the work and the preparation of an appropriate

plan of work to achieve those objectives (10) (iii) The organization and conduct of the work (10)

(iv) The most significant findings (25) (v) Number & quality of publications arising out of the research (10) (vi) The concrete recommendations emanating from the research/ extension

work (10) (vii) The acceptability and adoptability of the recommendations by the

intended users (10) (viii) Impact of the work in quantifiable terms (15)


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8. Procedure

Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once



9. Presentation





The awardee scientist shall give presentation on her achievements before an






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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Panjabrao

Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award

1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman

Scientist Award 2. Year

3. Name of the scientists in full (underline surname)



6. Marital status

7. Postal address

8. Mobile No./e-mail

9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent

(in a tabular form)



11. Any other relevant experience/training

12. Details of the research/extension work being submitted for the

award:

(i) When, where and how the research/extension work was

conceptualized?

(ii) What was the scientific, technological and socio-economic

relevance and priority of the project?

(iii) What are the principal results obtained and to what extent they

meet the original objectives of the project?

(iv) Innovations introduced in functioning/trainings organized, if

any.

(v) Actual impact of the work in quantifiable terms.

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(vi) Any other relevant information to assess the quality of the

research/extension work including success stories, if any.

13. List of publications emerging from the research/extension work

along with NAAS rating and citation for 20 most important publications.

14. Details regarding the status of Technology commercialization

15. Details of Patent obtained

16. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most

significant aspects of the research contributions made that you would

like to see in your citation of award if chosen.

17. Whether this research/extension work has been submitted for any

other award/recognition? If so, please give details.

18. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the

award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.

19. Certificate by the applicant.

Signature

20. Certificate and Forwarding note by the Head of the Institution.

Signature and Seal


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5) ICAR- Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Outstanding

Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied

Sciences

a) General Rules Governing the Award: 1) Name of the Award: ICAR- Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Outstanding

Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences.

2) Sponsor:Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

3) Objectives of the Award

- To provide recognition to outstanding original research done by doctoral

degree students - To provide incentive for enhancing the quality of doctoral thesis research

- To promote high quality doctoral thesis research in emerging priority areas

4) Nature of the Award

This award is meant exclusively for doctoral thesis related to agricultural sciences from any Indian University. In addition, a total of eighteen individual

awards have been provided. Each individual award consists of Rs. 50,000 in cash plus a citation and silver medal (Gold polished). The 4 awards will be

given but not more than 1 award in any one of the subject areas:

5) Eligibility:

Any Indian who has completed his Ph.D. degree in agricultural and allied

sciences in the above areas.

The Certificate of the degree/provisional degree must have been obtained during the year preceding the year of the award. A thesis will be considered

only once. The research work must be original and must have a direct bearing on some

relevant aspects of the agricultural production/management systems. The results obtained must have the potential of enhancing the production/

productivity/sustainability of the relevant agricultural

production/management system or substantially advance our knowledge. Must have published/accepted at least two good research papers in a journal

having NAAS rating of 6 and above

i. Crop & Horticultural Sciences (1)

ii. Natural Resource Management & Agricultural Engineering (1)

iii. Animal and Fisheries Sciences (1)

iv. Social sciences (1)


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6) Administration of the Award:

There shall be a Judging Committee consisting of 9 members, with one member from outside the NARS, including the Chairperson appointed by the DG, ICAR.

Wherever deemed necessary the Judging Committee may identify a panel of experts to assist it in the evaluation of the applications. Taking into consideration the evaluation by the experts the Judging Committee shall

evaluate the theses and make recommendations to the Council.

7) Evaluation Criteria Conceptual clarity and coherence of the research problem Scientific, technological and socio-economic relevance and priority of the

research problem Compilation, analysis and interpretation of existing literature, quality of

illustrations and photographs Organization of research work. Complementarily of the various experiments

and investigations and their integration into a logical plan of work

Conduct of the research programmes: Scientific soundness and technological modernity of the experimental methods and logical planning

Scientific validity and accuracy of the analysis of experimental data Principal findings: To what extent do they meet the objectives of the

research programme In what way the findings constitute a significant advance in our knowledge

and understanding or help improve productivity and sustainability

Research papers published, and their quality as judged by the NAAS rating Patents copyrights applied and accepted

8) Evaluation Criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru Award Applications

(Year)

Sr.

No

Point Relative

score

1. 1) Priority area in the field of subject of major specialization and

socio-economic relevance (5)

2) Conceptual clarity and coherence of research problem (Does

the title address the specific research or a general mention of the

literature) (3)

3) Summary- reflects the claimed excellence and to be the first of

its kind in research. Does it meet the objectives? (5)

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2. Review of Literature: A critical review and analysis of citing of

work, interpretation of existing literature

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Does it take the reader to the conclusion that the research topic is

important and vital

3. Is the problem identification

a) Researchable proposition?

b) Answers to questions posed

c) Is a sequel to the field problem?

d) Does it have deliverables out of work

e) Were any special tools, specially developed for research work

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4. Materials and methods

a) Techniques (2)

b) Procedure (2)

c) Scientific soundness (2)

d) Technological modernity/ instrumentation tools latest to

support the research (3)

e) Design of the experiment (2)

f) Statistical analysis of data (4)

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5. Results & discussions

a) Presentation, documentation, interpretation

b) To what extent the results meet the objectives

c) In what way the results constitute a significant advance

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6. Placement quality of tables, diagrams/ models field data problem

analysis

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7.

Structuring of discussion

a) Does it discuss the questions posed in the review (5)

b) Does it provide solutions and help productivity of sustainability

(5)

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8. 1) Techno gram/ technology/ process/ product development

2) Publication (after the first one) from the thesis research

3) Patent etc.

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9) Procedure:


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Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The

Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-


10) Presentation: The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal




The awardees shall give presentations on their achievements before an



The achievements of the awardee scholars shall be publicized widely through



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b) Application/ Nomination Form for ICAR- Jawaharlal Nehru

Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in

Agricultural and Allied Sciences

1. Name of the Award 2. Subject area in which application is to be considered 3. Year

4. Name of the student in full (underline surname) 5. Date and place of birth

6. Marital status 7. Present citizenship 8. Present postal address

9. Mobile no./email 10. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent

(in a tabular form)


11. Date on which Qualifying Examination passed 12. Transcript of the course work done, if any, as part of the doctoral degree

programme. (enclose photocopy) 13. Was the thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the

Degree? Yes/No

14. Date on which successfully completed thesis viva voce examination. 15. Details of the thesis research submitted for the award

(i) Title of the thesis (ii) Department/Division/Institution where research work was done (iii) Institution/University to which thesis was submitted as a part of the

doctoral degree programme. (iv) Name and Designation of the thesis supervisor

(v) Research problem: Brief description, scientific, technological, socio-economic relevance and priority (limit to 1 page)

(vi) What standard methods and modern procedures were used in the

experimental work? (limit to one page) (vii) Were any special tools/procedures specially developed for the thesis

research. Yes/No if yes give information (limit to one page) (viii) Briefly describe the significant results obtained? (not more than 3

pages) (ix) In what way these results have made an original contribution to

science and have impact

(x) List the publications (published/accepted) that have arisen from this research work giving the NAAS rating (Please do not include the

publication that have been submitted or papers presented published in Seminars/symposia/conferences etc.)

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(xi) Soft copy in PDF format and a hard copy need to be submitted otherwise application will not be considered.

16. Whether any patents have been taken/applied for

17. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research work done that you would like to see in your citation of award, if chosen.


19. Certificate by the student

Signature

20. Certificate by the supervisor that the information submitted has been verified and true

Signature 21. Forwarding note by the Head of the institution

Name and Designation

Seal


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III. National Awards for Application of Agricultural

Technologies

1) ICAR Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied

Sciences


1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences.

2. Sponsor: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

3. Mission statement

To recognize encourage and promote the understanding that practical and useful research would normally have to be interdisciplinary in approach.


To recognize and incentivize outstanding inter-disciplinary team research.


This award is exclusively meant for interdisciplinary teams of scientists jointly planning and implementing integrated programme/project of research.

6. Frequency: One Annual Award.


All agricultural scientists engaged in interdisciplinary team research in India in the specified subject areas are eligible. The team must have scientist-level

representation from a minimum of three well-recognized disciplines and may also have technical officers (T6 and above). They must have been working on an integrated research project dealing with an inherently interdisciplinary

problem in a system based, problem solving mode. Agricultural Scientists outside NARS are also eligible if they meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned

above.

8. Administration of the Award A judging committee consisting of at least two members from outside NARS,

shall be constituted by DG, ICAR to evaluate the nominations, identify outstanding entries and makerecommendations to the Council. The team

leader will get 25% of the award money, if he/she is not director of the institute. At least 10% of the award money should be reserved for the nonscientist assistants. Remaining scientists share the award equally. If


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Director of the Institute is the team leader, his/her share in the award would be limited to 15%.

9. Evaluation Criteria (relative score)

(a) Inherently interdisciplinary nature of the research problem (10)

(b) Technological, socio-economic relevance and priority of the research project (15)

(c) Integrated organization and complementary quality of the tasks taken up by individual members of the team (15).

(d) Principal outcome of the research work and their potential in meeting the

core objectives of the research project (15) (e) Acceptability of the recommendation by the users (10).

(f) Actual impact of the recommendations on the production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of the target system (15)

(g) Quality of the publications arising out of the research work done (10).

(h) Proof that the project was conceived and sanctioned as an inter-disciplinary project (10).

10. Procedure


every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and

make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

11. Presentation of Award: The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal










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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR-Nanaji Deshmukh

ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team

Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences

1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences

2. Year 3. Name and designation of the Team Leader including the associates,

if any in full (underline surname)

4. Father’s / Husband’s Name, date and place of birth

5. Marital status

6. Postal address 7. Mobile No./e-mail of the team leader and all members 8. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a

tabular form)


9. Employment record (in tabular form) 10.Any other relevant experience/ training 11.Details of the research work submitted for the award

i When, where and how the research project was conceptualized? ii Inherent nature of the Research Problem for Inter Disciplinary Team Effort.

iii Socio economic, technological and scientific relevance and priority of the research project

iv Organizational procedures established, and tasks assigned to members of the

team v Principal outcome of the research project

vi Expected potential of the outcome in enhancing the production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of the target system

vii Concrete recommendations arising out of the project work

viii Acceptability and adoption of the recommendations by the target users ix Actual impact of the recommendations on improving the production,

productivity and profitability of the relevant system x Any concrete advantage derived from adopting the interdisciplinary approach xi Quality of publication arising out of the research project

12.Whether any patents have been taken out or applied for? If so, details thereof

13.Whether the research work has earlier been submitted for any recognition, awards etc.? If so, when, to whom and with what outcome?

14.Particulars in respect of every other member of the team (in separate sheet)

15.Documentary proof that the project was conceived and sanctioned as an interdisciplinary project and the date thereof.

16.Details of non-scientist assistants in the team.

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17.Certificate by the team leader

Signature

18.Certificate by the Head of the Institution where research was done

signature and seal

19.Forwarding note by the Head of the Institution

Signature and seal


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4. ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming Systems


1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding

Research in Tribal Farming Systems.

2. Sponsor Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi


To provide recognition to outstanding research done aimed at improving the

biological resources and livelihoods in tribal areas for the improvement of tribal farming systems with a view to bringing improved livelihood and nutritional

security to tribes.


The award is primarily meant for any person or team (with two or three associates, if any) engaged in applied research and its applications in tribal

areas of the country aimed at improving the biological resources and livelihoods. Original work directly applicable to tribal farming system.

Two awards of the value of Rs.1,00,000 (One Lakh Only) in cash, Memento, Certificate & Citation + Provision of equal amount for study on related subject

in geographical area. The approved research related work shall be completed in one year and the report may be submitted to the Technical Coordination Unit of ICAR.

5. Frequency

One Annual Award


Any person or a team working in tribal areas of the country and engaged in applied research / extension work aimed at improving the biological resources /

Livelihood and nutritional security of farmers/ entrepreneurs is eligible. The work must have been carried out in the tribal dominated (tribal population

of over 60%) area for a minimum period of three years.

7. Administration of the Award There shall be a Judging Committee of 3-5 members, including the chairperson,

constituted by the DG, ICAR to evaluate the nominations, identify the outstanding entries and make recommendations to the Council. The Committee will also suggest an area of work i.e. to be completed in a year.


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8. Evaluation Criteria (relative score)

Scientific validity; and technological and socio-economic relevance (20); Value of research outcome/system evolved in improving the production,

productivity, profitability and sustainability of specific tribal farming systems (20).

Acceptability and adoption by the tribal farmers, and others concerned of

the recommendation made (20). Actual impact of the recommendations on enhancing tribal biological

resources (20). Quality of publications arising out of the research work.

9. Procedure

Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries,

and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been

received, no award will be awarded. 10. Presentation











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b) Application/ Nomination Form for ICAR- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award:


2. Year of the Award 3. Name of the scientist including the associates, if any, in full (underline

surname) 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name 5. Date and place of birth

6. Marital status 7. Postal address

8. Mobile No./e-mail 9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a

tabular form)



11.Any other relevant experience 12. Details of the research / extension work in tribal area submitted for the award

not exceeding 20 pages.

i. How the research / extension work was conceptualized? ii. Salient features of the approach for tribal farming system improvement. iii. Tribal villages / tribal farmers targeted.

iv. How the research/Extension work was organized? v. Socio-economic profile at the start of the work of the area.

vi. What were the principal milestones reached in the progress of research / extension work in tribal area?

vii. Impact of the work done in area on

- Technology dissemination and adoption - Productivity enhancement

- Income enhancement - Nutritional improvement - Socio-economic profile of tribal farmers of the region targeted

under the project. viii. Success stories documented

ix. Trainings organized x. How has the technology dissemination become sustainable? xi. Publications, if any

xii. Innovations introduced

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13. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research /extension contribution made that can be included in

citation of award in case selected.

14. Name and designation of the associate scientists along with brief account of the specific contribution made by each separately in personal data sheet (copy enclosed).

15. Whether the nominee/associate has submitted any part/whole of these findings for recognition / award to any other organization? If so, what is the outcome?

16.Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.

17.Certificate by the nominee.

Signature

18. Certificate & forwarding note by the Head of the Institution where the research

work was done.

Signature

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5. ICAR- Swami Sahajanand Saraswati outstanding Extension Scientist Award:

a) General Rules Governing the Award

1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Swami Sahajanand Saraswati outstanding Extension Scientist Award

2. Sponsor: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi


To provide recognition to outstanding agricultural extension work done by

agricultural scientists and teachers in the ICAR-SAU system

To provide incentive for excellence in agricultural extension methodology and education work


The award is exclusively meant for individual extension scientist/teacher. One

individual award has been provided. An individual award would consist of Rs.100,000/- incash, Plaque &citation. Two awards have been assigned across

the disciplines in agriculture & allied sciences. 3. Frequency: Annual

4. Eligibility

All agricultural scientist/teacher engaged in extension work education work in the ICAR-SAU system are eligible. Scientists and other functionaries working at equivalent levels of responsibility in the ICAR-assisted programmes outside the

ICAR-SAU system are also eligible. The terminal stages of the extension education/work submitted for the award, including its impact assessment must

have been completed during the five years preceding the year of the award. 5. Administration of the Award

There will be a Judging Committee consisting of 3-5 members, including the chairperson, and appointed by the DG, ICAR. The Committee will evaluate the

nominations and make recommendations to the Council. No award may be given if none of the entries received are judged to be outstanding.

6. Evaluation Criteria (relative score) (i) The concept and organization of the extension education/project under

which the work submitted for the award has been undertaken (5).

(ii) The specific objectives of the project work e.g. change in knowledge,

skills, attitudes; adoption of recommended technology, etc. (5).

(iii) The technological and socio-economic relevance (10).

(iv) Any innovation made in the available methodology (15).


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(v) The impact on the knowledge/skills/attitudes/adoption of the direct

contacts and the methodology used for impact evaluation (15).

(vi) Impact on the production/productivity/profitability/sustainability of the

relevant enterprises of direct contacts (15).

(vii) The diffusion of the impact to neighbours of the direct contacts (10).

(viii) Problems encountered, and solutions found (8).

(ix) Refinement of the messages/technologies and the methodologies used if

any (7)

(x) Suggestions for policy decisions for the improvement in the technology

transfer environment in the relevant agricultural production system (5).

(xi) Publications based on the project work (5).

7. Procedure




8. Presentation


mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held

on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or

on any other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.

o The awardee shall give presentation on the achievements before an



o The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press

and electronic media and other communication channels.

b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Swami Sahajanand Saraswati outstanding Extension Scientist

Award: 1. Name of the Award 2. Year

3. Name and designation (in full (underline surname) 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name

5. Date and place of birth 4. Marital status

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5. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail 6. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or Equivalent

(in a tabular form)


7. Employment record (in tabular form) 8. Any other relevant experience/training

9. Details of the extension education work submitted for the award When, where and by whom the project work was conceptualized? Was any diagnostic survey undertaken to provide a basis for the

formulation of the project? If so, what were its salient findings? Specific objectives of the project

Socio-economic and technological relevance of the project objectives The methodology used for implementing the project The salient outputs of the project

The impact of the project on the knowledge, skills, attitudes and adoption rate of recommended technologies by the target population

The impact of the project on the production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of the relevant agricultural production systems

The diffusion of the project among thefarmers/ entrepreneurs of the

target area. Problems encountered, and solutions found

Suggestions for policy initiatives 10. Publications based on the project work 11. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant

aspects of the extension education work done that you would like to see in your citation of award, if selected for the award.

12. Certificate from the Scientist 13. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the

person is employed in ICAR and any other Government

Organization.

Signature .

15.Certificate that the information furnished is verified and true along with the recommendation by the head of the institution where project work was carried out.


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6. Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research and Application in Dry Land Farming Systems


1. Name of the Award: Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research and

Application in Dry Land Farming Systems.

2. Objective of the Award o To provide recognition to outstanding research and application leading to

improvement of dry and farming system and water conservations.

o To provide incentives for outstanding research application in dry land farming system& water conservation.

o To promote outstanding research and application in priority aspects of dry land farming systems&water conservation.

3. Nature of the Award: One Annual Award of Rs. 1,00,000/-with Plaque, Certificate & Citation to a

scientist, extension worker or a small team who has made outstanding contribution in the areas of Water Conservation and dry land farming.


5. Eligibility Criteria: All agricultural and allied scientists engaged in research/ technology application

work in dry land farming in India are eligible for the award. The research technology application work submitted for the award must have been undertaken under a well-designed research/application project with well-

defined goals and milestones. The final phase of the work including its held validation and impact assessment must have been completed during the five

years preceding the year of the award. The research/ application work must have made a significant scientific, technological, developmental contribution to the improvement of dry land farming systems. The award is open to

individuals as well as small inter-disciplinary team of the scientists comprising up to six scientists.

6. Administration of the Award:

The award is administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research

through the Award Cell. There shall be a Judging Committee consisting of DG, ICAR and five experts as per details given below:

Composition of the Award Committee: (i) DG, ICAR :Chairman (ii) One scientist from the ICAR-SAU system (NARS) :Member

(iii) One expert from the Dept. Of Agriculture: Member (iv) DDG(NRM), ICAR : Member

(v) An eminent agricultural scientist : Member nominatedby the president, ICAR


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The members at Sl.No.2 and 3 will be nominated by the DG, ICAR. Besides the above a nominee of Basant Rao Foundation would also be part of

the committee. The Committee will evaluate the applications, identify the award-winning entry and make recommendations to the Council. No award

may be given if none of the entries is judged to be outstanding.

7. Evaluation Criteria (relative score): (i) A critical analysis of the socio-economic, scientific, technological and

political aspects of the selected dry land farming system to identify relevant issues for research/ application (10)

(ii) Formulation of the research/application project with well-defined objectives and plan of work (10)

(iii) Significant results obtained and their potential value in meeting the

specified objectives of the project (10) (iv) Concrete recommendations arising out of the research/ application work

(15) (v) The acceptability and adoptability of the recommendations on a wide scale

by various categories of farmers (20)

(vi) Actual impact of the recommendations on enhancing the use-efficiency of rain water as well as the production, productivity, profitability and

sustainability of the relevant dry land farming system (20) (vii) Quality of publications arising out of the research/ development project

(15).

8. Procedure:

Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The

Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-


9. Presentation:





o The awardee shall give presentation on the achievements before an



o The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press



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b) Application/Nomination Form for Vasantrao Naik Award for

Outstanding Research and Application in Dry Land Farming Systems:

1. Name of the Award 2. Year 3. Name of the scientists including the associate, if any, in full (underline

surname) 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name

5. Date and place of birth 6. Marital status 7. Postal address

8. Mobile No./e-mail 9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a

tabular form) 10.


11. Employment record (in tabular form) 12. Any other Relevant Experience/training 13. Details of the research work submitted for the award

A. Analysis of the problems, complexities and constraints in rainfed production systems, which will advance our knowledge in this area, as evidenced by

publications. - When, where and how the research/extension project was

conceptualized?

- When, where and how the project work was undertaken? - Socio-economic, technological, scientific, relevance and priority of the

project work B. Development of improved water conservation and dry land farming

technique(s) as evidenced by publications in research and extension

journals - Specific objectives of the project and the plan of work

- Significant findings and their potential in meeting the goals of the project

- Concrete recommendations arising from the project work

C. Adoption and execution of the technique(s) developed through research and

development by the Department, NGOs, farmers and its extent of spread, as can be assessed from official reports, surveys, media reports, etc. 1. Actual impact of the recommendations in improving the production,

productivity, profitability and sustainability of the relevant dry land farming system.

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2. Publications with NAAS rating of over 6.00 arising from the project work and impact.

3. Any patent taken/Accepted

12. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research contributions made that you would like to see in your citation of award if chose.

13.Whether the research/application work submitted here has also been submitted to any other organization for recognition/award? If so, what is the

results? 14.Name, designation and discipline of associate scientists, if any, along with brief

account of the specific role each played in the implementation of the project.

For detailed personal data on associate scientist, use separate sheets (copy attached).

15.Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.

16.Certificate by the scientist Signature

17.Certificate forwarding note by the Head of the Institution.



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IV: National Award for Innovations and

Technology Development by Farmers

1) ICAR- Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar

a) General Rules Governing for the Award:

1) Name of the Award: Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar/Jagjivan

Ram Innovative Farmer Award.

2) Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research

3) Objective: To recognize contribution of innovative farmer for initiatives in development adoption, modification and dissemination of improved technology

and practices for increased income with sustainability. 4) Number of Awards and Frequency: Three annual awardsof Rs.1,00,000 in

any of the areas of agriculture and allied sciences

5) Area of Award The award will be for the creative approach–Innovativefarming, 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/Animals, processing of agricultural produce & marketing.

6) Administration of the Award

A 5-member Judging Committee including one representative farmer will be nominated by the DG, ICAR to make suitable recommendations. In case no suitable application is received, the award shall not be given.

7) Eligibility Criteria

Any farmer who has been involved himself/herself for at least 10 years in agriculture and livestock operations and other allied activities.

8) Criteria of Selection

Criterial of Award and the relative weightage.

Sr.

No.

Criteria Relative Weightage


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1 New knowledge/package of

practices/management strategies/ additional information to the existing one

20

2 Additional income to the individual farmer/farming community

20

3 Saving of resources/inputs

15

4 Breaking technology transfer barriers 10

5 Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests

10

6 Bringing out radical changes in management

packages in resulting in productivity enhancement from land or animals and

processing, value addition, and marketing

15

7 Acknowledgement in the form of awards &

recognitions received by the farmer

10

Total 100

9) Procedure for Nomination: Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the

prescribed format will be made online. Agricultural Production Commissioners /Secretaries/Directors of Agri./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors

of agricultural universities/ Directors of ICAR Institutes will identify and nominate the farmers in their area ofjurisdiction and forward the authentic information to the Council. Self-nominations shall also be permitted. The Judging Committee

will scrutinize the claims and decide the award on merit. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

10) Presentation of the Award:





The awardee shall give presentation on the achievements before an



The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press



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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Jagjivan Ram Abhinbav Kisan Puruskar

1. Name of the Award 2. Year of Award

3. Name of the Farmer 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name 5. Marital Status

6. Date and place of birth 7. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail

8. Formal/informal education 9. Resources owned by Farmer

(i) Land (ha)

(ii) Water bodies with irrigation capacity (iii) Animal Resources including fish and Poultry

(iv) Farm Machinery

10. Area Under

(i) Field Crops (ii) Horticultural Crops

(iii) AgroforestryApiculture/Sericulture (iv) Dairy/Poultry/Fisheries/Duckaries/Piggaries (specify unit)

11. New Technologies developed 12. New Technologies adopted in Farming (List only) 13. Technologies modified if any

14. Activity wise income, cost-benefit ratio, gross and net income year-wise for previous five years

(i) Field crops (ii) Horticulture crops (iii) Livestock

(iv) Fisheries (v) Any other

15. Productivity Levels achieved in major income generating activity during the last five years.

16. What improvement have been affected for productivity, profitability and

sustainability - enhancement. 17. Any spread effect on Fellow Farmers (Give brief account in one page).

18. Innovative interventions inducted in the system of production and management and effects

19. The contribution of the farmers in terms of

i. New package of practices / management strategies ii. Saving or resources / inputs

iii. Breaking technology transfer barriers iv. Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests

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v. Bringing about radical change in management packages / in contributing record production from land, water or animals

Recognition received at the Block / District /State level and Other sources

20. Extent of publicity of his / her innovations / contributions / success story 21. Any other relevant information (documentary proofs through photos,

publications, CDS, certificates, medals and awards, etc.)

(Signature of the farmer)

Recommendation of Agricultural Production Commissioners

/Secretaries/Directors of Agril./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of agricultural universities/ Directors of ICAR Institute will identify and nominate the farmers in their area ofjurisdiction and make nominations

with authentic information under intimation to the Council. .

Signature of Nominating Officer /Designation)

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2) ICAR-N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified

Agriculture


1. Name of the Award: ICAR-N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified

Agriculture

2. Sponsorship of the Award

Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi

3. Objective To recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified

agriculture.

4. Number of Awards and Frequency.

One annual award of Rs.1,00,000/- in any of the areas of Diversified

Agriculture.

5. Area of Award

The award is for the diversified agriculture activities, which will be given to

practicing farmer for initiating:

(i) New entrepreneurship/enterprises/management strategies/additional

information to the existing one in diversification of Indian agriculture (ii) Additional income to the individual farmer/farming community.


A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including

one representative farmer to assess nominations and make suitable

recommendations.


Any farmer self-involved in diversified rural activities/enterprises such as

Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural Artisans/Handicraft activities for

at least 10 years.

8. Criteria of Selection


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Criterial of Award and the relative weightage for it.

Sr. No.


1 New knowledge/package of practices/management strategies

20

2 Additional income to the individual farmer/farming

community

10

3 Saving of resource/inputs

10

4 Horizontal spread of the technology among the

farming community of the area/ breaking technology transfer barriers

10

5 New strategy for prevention of outbreak of diseases

and pests

10

6 Bringing about radical change in management packages resulting in production and income from land or animals

15

7 Possible impact of the large-scale adoption of the

technology on the environment

10

8. Awards & Recognitions received by the farmers

15

Total 100

9. Procedure for Nomination

Applications for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb every year.

Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. Agricultural Production Commissioners / Secretaries/ Directors of Agri./ Hort./ A.H./ Fisheries/ Sericulture Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of ICAR

Inst./ATARI Directors /NGOs, other organizations connected with plant and animal sciences will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of

jurisdiction and forward the authentic information to the Council. Self-nominations shall also be permitted. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the

council along with the draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.

10. Presentation of the Award




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The awardee farmer shall give presentation on the achievements before an



The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press



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c) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR-N.G. Ranga Farmer Award

for Diversified Agriculture:

1. Name of the Award 2. Year of the Award

3. Name of the Farmer/Entrepreneur 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name

5. Marital Status & Gender 6. Date and place of birth 7. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail

8. Formal/informal education 9. Resources owned by Farmer

(i) Land (ha) (ii) Water bodies with irrigation capacity (iii) Animal Resources including fish and Poultry

(iv) Farm Machinery (v) Area Under

(vi) Field Crops (vii) Horticultural Crops (viii) Agro-forestry

(ix) Dairy/Poultry/Fishery/Duckary/Piggery (specify unit) 10.New Technologies developed

11.New Technologies adopted in Farming (List only) 12.Technologies modified if any

13.Activity wise income, cost-benefit ratio, gross and net income year-wise for previous five years

i. Field crops

ii. Horticulture crops iii. Livestock

iv. Fisheries v. Any other

14.Productivity Levels achieved in major income generating activity during the last

five years. 15.What improvement have been affected for productivity, profitability and

sustainability - enhancement. 16.Any spread effect on Fellow Farmers (Give brief account in one page). 17.Innovative interventions inducted in the system of production and management

and effects 18.The contribution of the farmers in terms of

i. New package of practices / management strategies ii. Saving or resources / inputs iii. Breaking technology transfer barriers

iv. Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests v. Bringing about radical change in management packages / in contributing record

production from land, water or animals vi. Recognition received at the Block / District /State level and vii. Other sources

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19.Extent of publicity of his / her innovations / contributions / success story 20.Any other relevant information (documentary proofs through photos, publications,

CDS, certificates, medals and awards, etc.) (Signature of the farmer)

Recommendations by Agriculture Production Commissioners / Secretaries / M.D’s /

Director of Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry/ Fisheries / Sericulture /

vice-chancellors of AUs / Directors of Extension / Research / ICAR Institutes / ATARIs

/ Head of NGO’s.

(Signature/address of Nominating Officer)


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3) ICAR- Haldhar Organic Farmer Award


1.Name of the Award: ICAR-Haldhar Organic Farmer Award

2.Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New

Delhi

8. Objective: To recognize outstanding contribution of organic farmers

4. Number of Awards and Frequency

One annual award of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) for excellence in

organic farming), Memento, Citation & Award Certificate

5.Area of Award

(i)Entrepreneurship and enterprise development/ management strategies/

additional information/ practices generated in practicing and promoting organic

farming.

(ii)Establishing linkages especially in respect to product certification and

marketing

(iii)Additional income to the individual farmer/ group of farmers




recommendations.


Any farmer involved in organic farming/ activities in field crop/ horticultural

crops/ medicinal crops/ milk products etc., with an experience of 5 years in

organic farming including certification period.

Criteria of Award and the relative weightage

Sr. No.


1 Linkages with product certification agencies/ market

10

2 New knowledge/ package of practices/ 10


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management strategies developed

3 Additional income to the individual farmer/

farming community

10

4 Saving of resource/ inputs

10

5 Enrichment of soil health 10

6 Breaking technology barriers 10

7 Development of strategy for prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests

10

8. Change/ improvement in packages of practices 15

9. Awards & Recognitions received by the farmer

15

Total 100


Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb

every year. Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made

online. Agricultural Production Commissioners/ Secretaries/ Directors of

Agril./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of

ICAR Institutes/ATARIs /NGOs, other organizations connected with agriculture

will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of jurisdiction and forward

the nomination after proper authentication to the Council. Self-nominations

shall also be accepted. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations,

identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along

with the draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no

award will be awarded.

9. Presentation of the Award





The awardee farmer shall give presentation on the achievements before an



The achievements of the awardee farmer shall be publicized widely through



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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Haldhar

Organic Farmer Award:


2. Year of the Award

3. Name of the Farmer

4. Marital Status & Gender


6. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail, Bank A/c No. with MICR & IFC code

7. Formal/ informal education

8. Resources owned by Farmer

(i) Land (ha)

(ii) Water bodies with irrigation capacity

(iii) Animal Resources including fish and Poultry

(i) Farm Machinery

(ii) Area Under

(iii) Field Crops

(iv) Horticultural Crops

(v) Agro-forestry

(vi) Dairy/ Poultry/ Fisheries/ Duckeries/ Piggeries (specify unit)

9. New Technologies developed

10. New Technologies adopted in Farming (List only)

11. Technologies modified if any

12. Product certification agency to process

13. Marketing system & economics

14. Area under the organic cultivation

15. Cost of cultivation- Rs./ ha., Total production- q/ ha., Gross Income-

Rs./ha, Net Income. Rs./ha

16. Productivity Levels achieved during the last five years

17. What improvement have been affected for productivity, profitability and

sustainability-enhancement

18. Any spread effect on Fellow Farmers (Give brief account in one page)

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19. Innovative interventions inducted in the system of production and

management and effects

20. The contribution of the farmers in terms of

(i) New package of practices/ management strategies

(ii) Saving of resources/ inputs

(iii) Breaking technology transfer barriers

(iv) Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests

(v) Bringing about radical change in management packages/ in

contributing record production from land, water or animals

(vi) Recognition received at the Block/ District/ State level and

21. Extent of publicity of his/ her innovations/ contributions/ success story

22. Any other relevant information (documentary proofs through photos,

publications, CDs, certificates, medals and awards, etc.)

(Signature of the farmer)

Recommendations by Agricultural Production Commissioners/

Secretaries/ M.D’s/ Director of Agri../Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture,

Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of Extension/ Research/ ICAR

Inst./ATARI Directors / Heads of NGOs

(Signature of Sponsoring Officer/ recognition)


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4) ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Krishi

Puraskar


1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya

KrishiPuruskar

2. Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New

Delhi

3. Objective: To recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless

farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming

4. Number of Awards

Three Awards of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh each), Memento, Citation

&Award Certificate





recommendations.

7. Eligibility Criteria: Those farmers including farm women whose family is

dependent on agriculture and those who have developed their small farm as

profitable units-

Criterial of Award and the relative weightage for it.

Sr. No.


1 Contributions towards development of sustainable and integrated livestock/fish based integrated farming system models.

25

2 Focused program on soil health and water conservation.

10

4 Contributions in farm waste management.

10

5 Diversification of farm activities as sustainable and profitable units.

10


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6 Secured income and livelihood security for the family.

15

7 Horizontal spread of the technology/ package of practices among the fellow farmers.

15

8. Awards & Recognitions received

15

Total 100

Small, marginal and landless farmers who are engaged in farming or farming

related activities for the last ten years


Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb

every year. Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made

online. Agricultural Production Commissioners/ Secretaries/ Directors of

Agril./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of ICAR

Instt./ATARI Directors /NGOs, other organizations connected with plant and animal

sciences will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of jurisdiction and forward

the nomination after proper authentication to the Council. Self-nominations shall also

be accepted. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify

outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the

draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be

awarded.

9. Presentation of the Award:





o The awardees shall give presentations on achievements before an audience

consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists besides other

invitees.

o The achievements of each awardeefarmer shall be publicized widely through



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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay

Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar:

1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya

Krishi Puruskar

2. Year of the Award

3. Name of the Farmer

4. Marital Status & Gender


6. Postal address & Bank name & address, Bank A/c No. with MICR & IFC code,

Mobile No./e-mail

7. Formal/ informal education

8. Most significant achievements along with contributions of the farmer in

terms of

i) New integrated farming systems models developed/ refined

ii) Development/Adoption of resource conservation Technologies

package of practices.

iii) Breaking technology transfer barriers

iv) Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests

v) Bringing about radical change in management packages/ in

contributing record production from land, water or animals

vi) Recognition received at the Block/ District/ State or country level.

vii) Any other significant contributions.

9. Extent of publicity of his/ her innovations/ contributions/ success stories/

awards/ recognitions won

10. Any other relevant information (documentary proofs in the form of

photographs, publications, digital media coverage links, certificates, etc.

11. Clear cut recommendation of the nominating authority certifying that all

facts have been duly verified and are correct to the best of his/ her

knowledge

(Signature of nodal Office)

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