In order to recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture, one annual award of ₹ 1.00 lakh in any of the areas of Diversified Agriculture is given by ICAR.
Agricultural Production Commissioners / Secretaries/ Directors of Agril./ Hort./ A.H. / Fisheries/ Sericulture Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of ICAR Instt. / Zonal Directors of KVKs / 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. All farmers selected for Zonal Award and meeting the criteria of this award are also eligible.
