LUDHIANA, DECEMBER 1:The Director of Extension Education of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Dr M.S. Gill today informed that on the eve of PAU Kisan Mela to be held in March 2012 at Ludhiana, two Chief Minister Awards in Agriculture and Horticulture will be bestowed upon the outstanding farmers who have made significant contributions to the innovative farming in the fields.
The Chief Minister Award in Agriculture, carrying a cash prize of Rs 25,000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand) alongwith a plaque and citation, will be awarded to self-cultivating farmer of field crops in the state of Punjab.
The Chief Minister Award in Horticulture, carrying a cash prize of Rs 25,000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand) alongwith a plaque and citation, will be awarded to self-cultivating farmer of horticultural crops in the state of Punjab.
Dr Gill said that the deserving farmers should send their applications on the prescribed proforma latest by Januray 9, 2012. For each award, a separate application will be accepted. A farmer who has already won the Chief Minister Award will not be eligible to apply for the other award of same or lower value, told Dr Gill. The farmers intending to apply should obtain the prescribed proforma from the PAU Directorate of Extension Education or from the office of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Farm Advisory Service Scheme (FASS), Chief Agriculture Officers or Deputy Directors (Horticulture) of all districts, informed Dr Gill.
