Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) 2026 – Certificate and Brochure Award

At a glance

About the scheme

The Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, recognizes and honors scientists and technical personnel who have made outstanding contributions in agriculture, agricultural education, extension, and allied sciences. This includes the development of new processes, products, tools, technologies, and innovative practices that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in India.

Benefits

• Awardees are presented a Sanad (certificate) signed by the Hon'ble Union Minister (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) and the President, ICAR, and a commemorative brochure containing the citation and photograph of the awardees is released on the day of the ceremony.
• If an awardee cannot attend the ceremony due to personal reasons, the award is deemed to have been conferred, and no other person (including spouse/next of kin) may receive it on their behalf except in posthumous cases.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant should be an Indian scientist working in agriculture or allied fields in ICAR institutes, public agricultural institutions, or Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and must have made significant contributions in India.
• The applicant should have work (research, innovation, or extension) that shows clear and proven impact on society, economy, or environment, supported by the Head of the Institution.
• The applicant can apply at any stage of their career, as no minimum service period is required.
• The applicant should submit only one application for a particular contribution in a year, and the application will be valid only for that year.
• The applicant should have a clean service record, with no pending enquiry or major punishment in the last five years.
• The applicant should apply under only one category and cannot be considered for multiple categories.
• The applicant can apply individually or as part of a team (maximum five members) for innovation and research awards, and must be below 60 years of age.
• The applicant applying for interdisciplinary research should be part of a team of at least three members from different disciplines, and the team leader must be below 60 years of age.
• The applicant applying for the women scientist category should be a woman working in agriculture or allied fields, and must be below 60 years of age.
• The applicant applying for the young scientist category should have a doctoral degree, hold a regular position, and must be below 45 years of age.

Documents required

• Filled application
• Details of your work
• Proof your work helped people/environment
• Documents (papers, patents, etc.)
• Clean record certificate

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official portal awards.gov.in and click the Registration button.
2. 2Select Individual or Organization as your category and fill in the required details (for individuals: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number; for organizations: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number).
3. 3Click Submit to complete your registration.
4. 4Log in to awards.gov.in using your registered credentials.
5. 5Select the Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar from the list of awards and click 'Nominate / Apply Now'.
6. 6Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
7. 7Click Submit to complete your application.

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