National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 Announced
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2024 |
| Organizing Body | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) |
| Part of Mission | Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) |
| Announcement Date | Announced recently, presented on National Milk Day (26th November 2024) |
| Objective | Recognize and encourage contributions to animal husbandry and dairying |
| Award Categories | Best dairy farmer rearing indigenous cattle/buffalo breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT), Best dairy cooperative/milk producer company/dairy farmer producer organization |
| Special Award | Introduced for North Eastern Region (NER) in all three categories in 2024 |
| Winners | Best Dairy Farmer: Smt. Renu, Jhajjar, Haryana; Best Dairy Cooperative Society: The Gabat Milk Producers Cooperative Society Limited, Aravali, Gujarat; Best AIT: Shri Bhaskar Pradhan, Subarnapur, Odisha |
| Livestock Sector Contribution | One-third to agriculture and allied sector's GVA, CAGR of over 8% |
| Rashtriya Gokul Mission Launch | December 2014 under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBDD) |
| Components of NPBBDD | National Programme for Bovine Breeding (NPBB), National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) |
| Objectives of RGM | Conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds, improving productivity |