- Context: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has opened nominations for the 2025 edition of the awards.
- Significance: Established in 2021 under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, this is one of the highest national honors in the livestock and dairy sector.
Objectives and Focus :-
- Core Aim: To recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives, and technicians.
- Indigenous Focus: The awards specifically promote the rearing of indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds, acknowledging their genetic potential and economic importance.
Award Categories
The awards are conferred in three distinct verticals:
1. Best Dairy Farmer: For those rearing registered indigenous breeds.
2. Best Institutional Entity: Covering Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS), Milk Producer Companies (MPC), and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO).
3. Best Technician: For Artificial Insemination Technicians (AIT).
Key Provisions and Incentives:
- Regional Encouragement: Special awards are reserved for the North Eastern Region (NER) and Himalayan States to boost dairy development in these areas.
- Recognition: Winners receive a certificate of merit, a memento, and a monetary prize (specifically for the Best Dairy Farmer and Best Institutional Entity categories).
