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Chhattisgarh Farmer Praveen Dehari Wins ICAR Innovative Farmer Award 2025-26
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 10:18 PM
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Farmer Praveen Dehari from Chhattisgarh has been honoured with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Innovative Farmer Award for the 2025-26 cycle.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) announced that Praveen Dehari, a farmer from Chhattisgarh, has been selected as the recipient of the Innovative Farmer Award for the 2025-26 period. The award recognises farmers who have introduced novel techniques or practices that enhance productivity, sustainability, or resource efficiency in agriculture.
Dehari's nomination was based on his implementation of advanced agronomic methods that have reportedly improved crop yields while reducing input costs. The ICAR panel evaluated his contributions alongside other candidates from across the country before conferring the honour.
The award, presented during ICAR's annual ceremony, includes a citation, a cash prize, and an invitation to share his experiences at national farmer forums. Dehari's achievement highlights the growing emphasis on innovation among Indian cultivators and underscores Chhattisgarh's role in advancing modern farming practices.
Industry observers note that such recognitions aim to encourage wider adoption of scientific farming across rural India, fostering both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Dehari's nomination was based on his implementation of advanced agronomic methods that have reportedly improved crop yields while reducing input costs. The ICAR panel evaluated his contributions alongside other candidates from across the country before conferring the honour.
The award, presented during ICAR's annual ceremony, includes a citation, a cash prize, and an invitation to share his experiences at national farmer forums. Dehari's achievement highlights the growing emphasis on innovation among Indian cultivators and underscores Chhattisgarh's role in advancing modern farming practices.
Industry observers note that such recognitions aim to encourage wider adoption of scientific farming across rural India, fostering both economic growth and environmental stewardship.