Citations-ICAR Award Ceremony 2013

Abstract

The ICAR acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Institutions AICRP, Scientists, Innovative Farmers, Students, Teachers, Women Scientists, Extension Scientist, Journalists covering farm research and innovation and Technical Books in Hindi every year by giving away cash award, citation and certificate. The first of these awards was given in 1956. With the passage of time, new awards were added. At present there are nineteen categories of award, seventeen are annual and two biennial. In the year 2013, extraordinary contributions are being recognized in 15 categories on 16th July – the foundation day of ICAR. Overall, 521 applications/ nominations were received for 18 different ICAR Awards 2012. The procedure for selecting the awardees involves many steps which ask for a meticulous planning and diligent efforts. The ICAR Awards were advertised in the month of October-November, 2012 and applications/nomination were received till 15.01.2013. The applicant’s documents were scrutinized and classified either subject area or geographical zone wise as per guidelines of the awards. The documents along with criteria for evaluation were sent to Judging Committee members and chairpersons well in advance. The committees were chaired by an eminent scientist of national stature and consisted of 3-5 experts in different discipline and from different parts of the country. 17 Judging Committee met in the months of April, May and June for finalizing the awards. In all Judging Committee meetings took place for 18 days. The significant contributions of the awardees are compiled in the booklet entitled CITATIONS. The contributions of KVK would be presented in Annual conference of KVK. I hope the achievements presented in the booklet would not only bring a sense of gratification and honour in the awardees but would also apprise the new and emerging areas of research work and innovations to scientists, farmers and institutions and encourage them to participate and compete.