In order to recognize the outstanding contribution in Journalism in the field of Agricultural Research & Development in the country, two annual awards of ₹ 1.00 lakh in cash and a citation each are to be awarded to journalists. There will be two awards- one each in print and electronic media respectively. The contribution made by the journalist would be judged through articles/success stories in Hindi/English News Papers / Magazines /Journals / Electronic Media in India during the preceding three years.
