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Guidelines for National Gopal Ratna Award 2026 by Dept of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

By TEAM CIRCULAR EXPRESS • 07 Aug 2026

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• The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying invites applications for the National Gopal Ratna Award 2026.
• Categories include Best Dairy Farmer, Best Dairy Cooperative Society/MPC/FPO, and Best Artificial Insemination Technician.
• Applications must be submitted online via the National Award portal (awards.gov.in) from 10th August 2026 to 10th September 2026.
• Awards will be presented on 26th November 2026.

purpose of issuance

Inviting applications for the National Gopal Ratna Award 2026 to encourage conservation and genetic up-gradation of indigenous bovine breeds.

Most Important Details

Awards are given in three categories: Best Dairy Farmer, Best Dairy Cooperative Society/MPC/FPO, and Best Artificial Insemination Technician. Special awards for NER and Himalayan States are included. Applications are online-only via https://awards.gov.in.

last date

2026-09-10

is it guidelines or office order

Guidelines

purpose of issue

To recognize and encourage excellence in the animal husbandry and dairying sector.

Name of Recruiting agency

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

All the Most Important details in the circular

The award recognizes efforts in indigenous breed conservation and dairy development. It includes cash prizes for farmers and societies (1st: 5 Lakh, 2nd: 3 Lakh, 3rd: 2 Lakh, Special: 2 Lakh). AIT category receives a certificate and memento only. Eligibility criteria and application procedures are detailed in the circular.