Source: PIB
Context:
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025, one of India’s highest honours in the livestock and dairy sector. The awards will be presented on 26th November 2025 during National Milk Day celebrations by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan Singh, along with other dignitaries.
About the Awards
- Established: 2021, under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) launched in 2014.
- Conferred By: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD).
- Purpose:
- Promote excellence in dairy farming and indigenous cattle development.
- Encourage scientific breeding, cooperative dairy management, and improved milk productivity.
Award Categories & Prizes
- Best Dairy Farmer – Recognises farmers rearing indigenous breeds.
- Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) – Awards technicians contributing to scientific breeding services.
- Best Dairy Cooperative / FPO / MPC – Highlights cooperative initiatives improving dairy production.
Cash Prizes:
- 1st Prize: ₹5 lakh
- 2nd Prize: ₹3 lakh
- 3rd Prize: ₹2 lakh
- NER/Himalayan Special Award: ₹2 lakh
- AIT Category: Certificate & memento only (no cash).
