AIASA National Awards 2026
5th International Conference on Organic & Natural Rice Production Systems (ORP-5)
Award Categories
Honor categories designed to celebrate excellence across researchers, students, progressive farmers, and organic institutions.
Outstanding Leadership in Agriculture
For individuals who made a positive impact on the well-being of stakeholders in agriculture and given a definite direction for the betterment of the sector.
Lifetime Achievement Award
For unique and special contributions over a prolonged period to the farming community and advancement of agriculture through production, innovation, leadership, or advocacy.
Best Vice-Chancellor Award
Conferred to energetic Honorable Vice Chancellors for outstanding contributions at colleges and research stations, creating exceptional academic pedagogy.
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award (Master Research)
Outstanding Master Research in Agricultural & Allied Sciences including Crop/Horticulture, NRM, Animal/Fisheries, and Social Sciences.
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award (Doctoral Research)
Outstanding Doctoral Research in Agricultural & Allied Sciences including Crop/Horticulture, NRM, Animal/Fisheries, and Social Sciences.
Harit Ratna Awards
For outstanding empowerment of youth in agriculture at the level of Dean, Director, Vice-Chancellor, or CEO.
Krishi Jeevan Jyoti Award
Exclusively for AIASA members for their outstanding contribution towards the empowerment of youth and social mobilization.
Pragati Puraskar (Best Farmer Award)
For the best progressive farmers adapting and disseminating improved technology and practices for increased income and sustainability.
Student of the Year Award
For outstanding contributions toward the empowerment of youth and social activities for the betterment of the agricultural fraternity.
AIASA Gold Medal
Conferred to AIASA members, Associate members, officers, and individuals working in Govt, NGOs, or Private sectors.
Best Teacher Award
For a student-friendly faculty member with substantial experience in teaching and research in agriculture and allied sectors.
Young Scientist Award
For outstanding research work and publications in National/International journals in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
Harit Kranti Award
For agriculture activists from private or public sectors mobilizing progressive farmers and raising the voice of farmers.
Harit Puraskar Award
For a renowned agriculturist for outstanding contribution to best agricultural practices in govt departments, universities, public sectors, and NGOs.
Institution of Excellence Award
Recognizes outstanding performance in developing infrastructure, research output, and extension services in agriculture.
Rigorous Selection Criteria
All submissions and nominations are evaluated by an independent jury of distinguished senior fellows.
Application Rules
Individual/institution needs to submit only one application for any award irrespective of year. Multiple applications shall be outrightly rejected.
Frequency Limits
Among AIASA members, nominees can receive awards up to 2 times within 5 years. Eligible again only after a 5-year gap.
Format & Deadline
Recommendations/nominations must be sent in the prescribed format latest by 15th August 2026.
Awards Notification & Official Application Forms
Download official nomination proformas, annexures, and submission templates.