THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala government has approved the State Farmer Awards for 2025, which includes the newly introduced ‘Shri Oommen Chandy Memorial Award’ carrying a prize money of ₹5 lakh for comprehensive contributions to the agricultural sector. Along with this, two new categories have also been included: ‘Best Urban Rooftop Farmer’ and ‘Udyana Shreshtha’ (₹50,000 each, along with a plaque and certificate). This year, the State Farmer Awards will be presented across a total of 38 categories.
Applications for the awards can be submitted to the respective Krishi Bhavans until July 13, 2026.
The state-level recognitions will span various categories, including the ‘C. Achutha Menon Memorial Award’ (₹10 lakh) for the local self-government institution demonstrating excellence in the agricultural sector, the ‘V.V. Raghavan Memorial Award’ (₹5 lakh) for the best Krishi Bhavan, the ‘Padmashree K. Viswanathan Memorial Nelkathir Award’ (₹3 lakh), the ‘Sibi Kallingal Memorial Karshakothama Award’ (₹2 lakh), the ‘Kera Kesari Award’ (₹2 lakh), an award for the tribal individual/group engaged in traditional farming/seed conservation (₹2 lakh), and the ‘Best Organic Farmer Award’ (₹2 lakh).
The awards will be distributed during the State Farmers’ Day celebrations on August 17. Application forms and further details can be obtained from the respective Krishi Bhavans. For more information, visit www.keralaagriculture.gov.in.
