PAU Invites Applications For Innovative Farmer Awards 2016

Ludhiana, November 27, 2015: The Directorate of Extension Education of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has invited applications from the state farmers for the “Innovative Farmer Awards 2016.” The awards will be bestowed on the progressive farmers, during PAU Kisan Mela in March 2016, for their excellence in agriculture, horticulture and allied activities.

Giving details, Dr R.S. Sidhu, Director of Extension Education said the “Chief Minister Award in Agriculture,” carrying a cash prize of Rs 25,000/- alongwith a plaque and citation, will be presented to the self-cultivating farmer of field crops in Punjab. The “Chief Minister Award in Horticulture,” carrying a cash prize of Rs 25,000/- alongwith a plaque and citation, will be conferred on a self-cultivating farmer of horticultural crops in the state, he added. Dr Sidhu further said the three “CRI Pumps Awards” will be presented to the self-cultivating farmers for adopting improved water management technologies, farm mechanization in agriculture and organic farming. All the awards carry a cash prize of Rs 10,000/- each alongwith a plaque and citation, he added.

Dr Sidhu informed the application forms for the awards can be obtained from the Deputy Directors (Training) of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Directors of Regional Stations, District Extension Specialists (Senior Most), Chief Agriculture Officers, Deputy Directors of Horticulture in different districts of the state and Directorate of Extension Education, PAU. The last date for the receipt of the applications in the office of PAU Director of Extension Education is December 31, 2015, he told. For each award, a separate application will be accepted, he said. The interested farmers of the state should apply for the “Innovative Farmer Awards 2015” in time, he urged.