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NAAS-Dhanuka Awards for Excellence in Agricultural Extension

Notification

The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), in collaboration with Dhanuka Agritech Limited, New Delhi has instituted four annual awards to recognize outstanding contributions in agricultural extension. These awards aim to honor excellence in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs), and Extension Scientists for their role in advancing agricultural knowledge and demonstration.

These prestigious awards will be presented annually during the NAAS Foundation Day Programme in the following categories:

1. Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK):₹25,000/- per ATARI Zone and ₹50,000/- at the national level

2. Best Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI): ₹1,00,000/-

3. Best Extension Scientist: ₹50,000/-

Application Process:

• The application window will be open from May 2 to May 16, 2025.

• Applicants must submit the duly filled application form along with required attachments via email to naas-mail@naas.org.in and also send a hard copy by post to the NAAS office.

• Last date for both email and postal submissions: May 16, 2025.

• Detailed guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from the links are given below:

NAAS–DHANUKA Award for Excellence – ATARI

NAAS–DHANUKA Award for Excellence – KVK

NAAS–DHANUKA Award for Excellence – Extension Scientist

The award ceremony will take place during the NAAS Foundation Day Programme on June 5, 2025, in New Delhi.