National Gopal Ratna Award 2023: Excellence in Animal Husbandry

National Gopal Ratna Award 2023

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying’s Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced the commencement of online nominations for the prestigious National Gopal Ratna Award 2023. This esteemed award celebrates exceptional contributions to animal husbandry and dairy development. Nominations can be submitted through the National Award portal at https://awards.gov.in from August 15 to September 15, 2023.

Empowering Agriculture Through Animal Husbandry and Dairy:

The department’s relentless efforts to boost the animal husbandry and dairy sector aim to provide sustainable livelihoods to farmers. Recognizing the potential of India’s indigenous bovine breeds, the “Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)” was launched in 2014, focusing on the scientific conservation and development of these breeds.

Recognizing Excellence in Three Categories:

The National Gopal Ratna Award 2023, an integral part of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, acknowledges outstanding contributions in three categories:

1. Best Dairy farmer rearing registered indigenous cattle/buffalo breeds.
2. Best Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS)/Milk producer Company (MPC)/Dairy Farmer Producer Organization (FPO).
3. Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT).

Registered Breeds of Cattle (For NGRA 2023)

S.N.	Breed	Home Tract
1	Amritmahal	Karnataka
2	Bachaur	Bihar
3	Bargur	Tamilnadu
4	Dangi	Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
5	Deoni	Maharashtra and Karnataka
6	Gaolao	Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
7	Gir	Gujarat
8	Hallikar	Karnataka
9	Hariana	Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
10	Kangayam	Tamilnadu
11	Kankrej	Gujarat and Rajasthan
12	Kenkatha	Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
13	Kherigarh	Uttar Pradesh
14	Khillar	Maharashtra and Karnataka
15	Krishna Valley	Karnataka
16	Malvi	Madhya Pradesh
17	Mewati	Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
18	Nagori	Rajasthan
19	Nimari	Madhya Pradesh
20	Ongole	Andhra Pradesh
21	Ponwar	Uttar Pradesh
22	Punganur	Andhra Pradesh
23	Rathi	Rajasthan
24	Red Kandhari	Maharashtra
25	Red Sindhi	On organized farms only
26	Sahiwal	Punjab and Rajasthan
27	Siri	Sikkim and West Bengal
28	Tharparkar	Rajasthan
29	Umblachery	Tamilnadu
30	Vechur	Kerala
31	Motu	Orissa,Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh
32	Ghumusari	Orissa
33	Binjharpuri	Orissa
34	Khariar	Orissa
35	Pulikulam	Tamilnadu
36	Kosali	Chhattisgarh
37	MalnadGidda	Karnataka
38	Belahi	Haryana and Chandigarh
39	Gangatiri	Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
40	Badri	Uttarakhand
41	Lakhimi	Assam
42	Ladakhi	Jammu and Kashmir
43	Konkan Kapila	Maharashtra and Goa
44	PodaThurpu	Telangana
45	Nari	Rajasthan and Gujarat
46	Dagri	Gujarat
47	Thutho	Nagaland
48	Shweta Kapila	Goa
49	Himachali Pahari	Himachal Pradesh
50	Purnea	Bihar
51	Kathani	Maharashtra
52	Sanchori	Rajasthan
53	Masilum	Meghalaya

Registered Breeds of Buffalo (For NGRA 2023)

Sr. No	Breed	Home Tract
1	Bhadawari	Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
2	Jaffarabadi	Gujarat
3	Marathwadi	Maharashtra
4	Mehsana	Gujarat
5	Murrah	Haryana
6	Nagpuri	Maharashtra
7	Nili Ravi	Punjab
8	Pandharpuri	Maharashtra
9	Surti	Gujarat
10	Toda	Tamilnadu
11	Banni	Gujarat
12	Chilika	Orissa
13	Kalahandi	Odisha
14	Luit (Swamp)	Assam and Manipur
15	Bargur	Tamil Nadu
16	Chhattisgarhi	Chhattisgarh
17	Gojri	Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
18	Dharwadi	Karnataka
19	Manda	Odisha
20	Purnathadi	Maharashtra

Prizes and Recognition:

Awardees will receive certificates of merit and mementos. For the Best Dairy Farmer and Best DCS/FPO/MPC categories, cash prizes are also awarded:

• 1st rank: Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupee five lakh only)
• 2nd rank: Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupee three lakh only)
• 3rd rank: Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rupee two lakh only)

National Milk Day Celebration:

The awards will be presented on November 26, 2023, celebrated as National Milk Day. For comprehensive eligibility criteria and the online nomination process, interested participants can visit the official website at https://awards.gov.in or https://dahd.nic.in.

Promoting Biodiversity: National Gopal Ratna Award 2023

The award underscores the importance of preserving and utilizing registered breeds of cattle and buffalo, reflecting India’s rich biodiversity and agricultural heritage.

Conclusion: National Gopal Ratna Award 2023

The National Gopal Ratna Award serves as a beacon of recognition for remarkable contributions in animal husbandry and dairy development. It reflects the ministry’s dedication to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability in this critical sector, ultimately benefiting farmers and the agricultural ecosystem.

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