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Prelims level: National Gopal Ratna Award
Why in the News?
- The National Gopal Ratna Award (NGRA) 2024 has been awarded by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- The awards are conferred annually on National Milk Day, which is celebrated on 26th November.
What is the National Gopal Ratna Award (NGRA)?
- NGRA is an initiative under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- Objective: The award aims to promote the conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds, which are crucial for the sustainability of the dairy sector in India.
- Categories: NGRA is awarded in several categories:
- Best Dairy farmer rearing indigenous cattle/buffalo breeds.
- Best Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS)/ Milk Producer Company (MPC)/ Dairy Farmer Producer Organization (FPO).
- Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT).
Other aspects of the Award
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- Special Recognition: In recent years, a special award category has been included for the North Eastern Region (NER) states to encourage dairy development activities in these regions.
- Nomination and Recognition: Nominations for the NGRA are submitted online through the National Award portal.
- Award Details:
- NGRA 2024 will confer awards in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranks, and one Special Award for the NER States in each category.
- Cash prizes for Best Dairy Farmer and Best DCS/FPO/MPC categories:
- Rs. 5,00,000/- (1st rank)
- Rs. 3,00,000/- (2nd rank)
- Rs. 2,00,000/- (3rd rank)
- Rs. 2,00,000/- (Special Award for NER).
- Best AIT category: Certificate of merit and a memento, without any cash prize.
Back2Basics: Rashtriya Gokul Mission
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