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Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar

The Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) aims to honor scientists and technical experts for outstanding contributions and innovations in agriculture and allied sciences.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

i. In the Award Ceremony, the Awardees shall be presented a Sanad (certificate) signed by the Hon'ble Union Minister (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) & President, ICAR. A commemorative brochure, containing the citation and photograph of the awardees shall also be released on the day of the ceremony. | ii. The decoration to such persons who are not able to attend the award ceremony due to personal reasons (including indisposition, preoccupation, etc.) shall be deemed to have been conferred. No other person (including the spouse/next of kin) should be allowed to receive the award on behalf of the absentee awardee except in posthumous cases.

Who can apply

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.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP)?

It is an award given to agricultural scientists and professionals for outstanding contributions in agriculture and allied sciences.

What type of work is considered for the award?

The applicant’s work must include research, innovation, or extension activities with proven impact on society, economy, or environment.

Is there any minimum experience required?

No, the applicant can apply at any stage of their career as no minimum service period is required.

Can a person apply more than once in a year?

No, the applicant can submit only one application for one contribution in a year.

How many members are allowed in a team?

The applicant can be part of a team of up to 5 members (or minimum 3 for interdisciplinary category).

Can the same person apply in multiple categories?

No, the applicant can apply in only one category.

Who can nominate the applicant?

The applicant can be nominated by institutions, government bodies, or can also self-nominate.

What happens if the awardee cannot attend the ceremony?

The award is still considered given, but no one else can receive it on their behalf (except in posthumous cases).

How long is the application valid?

The applicant’s application is valid for one year only and is not carried forward.