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Agriculture
Six Meghalaya Farmers and Agripreneurs Receive Krishi Gaurav Samman
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 07:32 PM
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The Government of Meghalaya honoured six local farmers and agripreneurs with the Krishi Gaurav Samman for their contributions to sustainable agriculture.
Six farmers and agripreneurs from Meghalaya were presented with the Krishi Gaurav Samman in a ceremony organized by the state agriculture department. The award recognises individuals who have demonstrated excellence in farming practices, market innovation and community outreach.
The honourees were selected for their role in promoting sustainable agriculture, including organic cultivation, value‑addition and linking produce to wider markets. Their efforts are cited as examples for other growers across the hilly state.
State officials highlighted that the Krishi Gaurav Samman aims to encourage more entrepreneurs to adopt modern, climate‑resilient techniques and to strengthen the agricultural value chain in Meghalaya.
The ceremony underscored the government's commitment to supporting grassroots innovators as part of broader efforts to boost rural livelihoods and food security.
The honourees were selected for their role in promoting sustainable agriculture, including organic cultivation, value‑addition and linking produce to wider markets. Their efforts are cited as examples for other growers across the hilly state.
State officials highlighted that the Krishi Gaurav Samman aims to encourage more entrepreneurs to adopt modern, climate‑resilient techniques and to strengthen the agricultural value chain in Meghalaya.
The ceremony underscored the government's commitment to supporting grassroots innovators as part of broader efforts to boost rural livelihoods and food security.