Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) 2025 Application Begins: Know the Eligibility, Categories, Application Process, and More

Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) 2025 has officially opened its doors for nominations and applications, offering a prestigious platform to recognize the unparalleled contributions of agricultural scientists, educators, and researchers in India. Interested candidates can submit their applications online via the Puraskar Portal, awards.gov.in, between January 1 to March 31, 2025.

What is Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP)?

Agricultural research plays a vital role in developing new ideas, refining existing knowledge, and creating tools and technologies that drive progress. These innovations have fueled India’s agricultural success, from the Green Revolution to advancements in dairy, fisheries, oilseeds, and horticulture. To honor the brilliant minds behind these achievements, Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) was introduced.

This prestigious national award, instituted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), celebrates exceptional achievements in agriculture and allied sciences. It recognizes groundbreaking innovations, transformative research, and interdisciplinary efforts across agriculture, education, extension, and related fields.

Who Can Apply?

Teachers and scientists engaged in agricultural and allied sciences are eligible to apply for the prestigious Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP). This award also allows for nominations to be submitted for deserving individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field, whether through groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, or impactful practices. The RKVP aims to recognize and celebrate those who have demonstrated excellence and dedication in advancing agriculture and its allied disciplines.

Why RKVP Matters

The RKVP is the highest honour in India's agricultural sector. It recognizes the exceptional contributions of scientists, researchers, and educators, highlighting the significance of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in creating a resilient and sustainable agricultural system.

Application Timeline and Procedure

Interested applicants can submit their nominations online through the official Puraskar Portal at awards.gov.in. The application window is open from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Both teachers and scientists are eligible to apply, and detailed guidelines are available on the portal to assist applicants in completing their submissions.

Guidelines to apply for Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Puraskar (RKVP) 2025

Award Categories

The RKVP is conferred annually in five distinguished categories:

1. Innovation & Technology in Agriculture & Allied Sciences

This category recognizes scientists and researchers who have developed impactful innovations and technologies that revolutionize agriculture and allied sciences.

2. Research in Agriculture & Allied Sciences

This award acknowledges the outstanding contributions of researchers whose work has had a significant impact on agricultural practices and policies.

3. Outstanding Inter-Disciplinary Team Research

This category celebrates inter-disciplinary teams that have collaboratively planned and executed integrated research projects, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving practical outcomes.

4. Outstanding Woman Scientist

Dedicated to recognizing the exceptional contributions of women scientists in agricultural research, education, and extension, this category aims to encourage women to strive for excellence in their fields.

5. Outstanding Young Scientist

This award is designed to recognize and motivate young scientists who have made exceptional contributions to agriculture and allied sciences.

Award Announcement

The award announcement will be made by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary DARE and Director General, ICAR, during a press meet in New Delhi in the last week of June 2025. The awards will be presented on a special occasion, preferably on ICAR’s Foundation Day, celebrated on July 16, 2025.

Through initiatives like the RKVP, ICAR, India's apex research organization in agriculture, aims to highlight the crucial role of agricultural scientists in driving sustainability and innovation. This recognition not only honors their contributions but also serves to inspire a new generation of researchers and practitioners.

For more information and to apply, visit the Puraskar Portal at awards.gov.in. Let your contributions to agriculture make a national impact!