Saturday, February 16, 2019

Haryana Kisan Ratna award for Charan Singh

CHANDIGARH, FEB 16
Haryana Agriculture Minister O P Dhankar  said that   the first Haryana Kisan Ratna award will be given to Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University. The President, Mr Ram Nath Kovind will confer this award  to the University  during the closing ceremony of 4th Agri Summit on February 17 in  Gannaur, Sonipat  .
He told that Haryana Agricultural University has done a great job in the field of agricultural revolution in Haryana and the committee constituted for the award has taken this decision. Under this award 
 Rs five lakh and a citation will be given. This award has been instituted  by the State Government for  farmers and individuals, institutes and scientists working in the area  of  agriculture and farmers' welfare  as a Lifetime Achievement  award.
          Mr Dhakhar said that  the State Government has decided to confer Haryana  Kirshi Ratna award for  doing outstanding work in 25 different crops including paddy, millet, fish farming, production and others.  Harvindra was awarded on Feb 16 for improving the quality of potato seeds for horticulture. Rs One lakh and a citation is being given as a reward.
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