Himachal selected for Krishi Karman Award for 2015-16

Shimla, April 12, 2017: The Union Ministry of Agriculture has selected Himachal Pradesh for the Krishi Karman Award 2015-16 for commendable increase in food grains production.

An official spokesperson of the State Agriculture department disclosed here today that the Union Ministry has communicated the Chief Minister and Additional Chief Secretary (Agriculture) in this regard.

Chief Minister Shri Virbhadra Singh has congratulated the Agriculture Department for having being selected for this award for the third time. He said this feat had been achieved due to dedicated efforts of the Agriculture department in extending technological inputs and services to the farmers which resulted in increase in food grains production.

Agriculture Minister Shri Sujan Singh Pathania has also appreciated the efforts of the department for this tremendous achievement.

During the last five years, the total food grains production has increased from 14.94 lakh tone to 16.34 lakh tone. Besides, the department has done considerable work in promoting poly-house cultivation, crop diversification, micro irrigation, organic farming and soil health management.

Its worth mentioning that Himachal Pradesh has earlier being given Krishi Karman Award for 2011-12 for increase in wheat production and in 2014-15 for increasing food grains production.

The award would consist of a trophy, citation and cash amount.