Source: PIB
Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) declared the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) this is one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock and dairy sector for the year 2024.
About National Gopal Ratna Award 2024:
- Department: Presented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
- Origin: Initiated to promote and recognize excellence in the livestock and dairy sector.
- Aim: To encourage farmers, technicians, and cooperatives working in dairy and indigenous cattle rearing to achieve excellence and boost development in the sector.
- The Award is conferred in three categories, namely,
- Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Indigenous Cattle/buffalo Breeds,
- Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) and
- Best Dairy Cooperative/ Milk Producer Company/ Dairy Farmer Producer Organization.
- Special awards introduced for North Eastern Region (NER) States in all categories.
- Cash rewards:
- ₹5 lakh (1st rank), ₹3 lakh (2nd rank), ₹2 lakh (3rd rank).
- ₹2 lakh for NER Special Award.
- Includes a certificate and memento (for first two categories).
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