In order to recognize the outstanding research on long term problem in agricultural and allied sciences, four individual awards have been instituted. Each individual award carries a cash prize of ₹ 1.00 lakh in addition to a citation. All scientists engaged in research in the field of Crop /Horticultural sciences, Resource Management,/ Agricultural Engineering, Animal / Fisheries sciences and Social Sciences in India are eligible for the award. The award is open to individual scientists as well as team of scientists.
