Citations-ICAR Award Ceremony 2015

Abstract

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Institutions, AIRCPs, Scientists, Women Scientists, Teachers, Students, Innovative Farmers, Journalists covering research, teaching 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. ICAR and NASI has instituted NASI-ICAR Award for Innovation and Research on Farm Implements from the year 2013 in order to reduce drudgery of farm women. At present, there are twenty categories of award, eighteen are annual and two biennial. In the year 2014, extraordinary contributions are being recognized in 17 categories. Overall, 388 applications/nominations were received for 17 different ICAR Awards 2014. The procedure for selecting the awardees involves many steps of meticulous planning and diligent efforts. The ICAR Awards were advertised in the month of October-November, 2014 and applications/nominations were received till 31st December 2014. 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 the Award Judging Committee members and chairpersons well in advance. The committees were chaired by an eminent scientists of national stature and consisted of 3-6 experts in different disciplines and from different parts of the country. Judging Committees met in the months of April-July for finalizing the awards. The significant contributions of the awardees are compiled in the booklet entitled CITATIONS.The booklet would not only provide an interesting and motivational reading to the scientists, academicians, extension personnel and the agricultural farmers but would also inspire all those engaged in the agricultural, research, teaching and extension to elevate their efforts to the newer heights so that they could also achieve similar laurels/recognition.