Home | Raita Peeta Award
Application Form
ObjectiveTo recognize and honor farmers who have made distinct contributions to agricultural biodiversity, soil sustainability, conservation of indigenous breeds, cow-based farming, agricultural innovation, and the farming community.
NoteFarmers from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to agricultural achievements, biodiversity, sustainability, and contributions made to fellow farmers over the extent of landholding. Answer as many questions as possible. You may skip questions that are not applicable. Attach photographs or relevant documents if necessary. A 10-minute video documentation may also be submitted.
Fields marked * are required.
1Full Name of the Farmer *
2Full Address
Village *
Taluk *
District *
State *Select stateMaharashtraKarnatakaKeralaAndhra PradeshTelanganaTamil Nadu
PIN Code *
3Contact Details
Mobile Number *
E-mail (if any)
Aadhaar Number
4Age, Education & Experience
Age (years) *
Educational Qualification
Farming Experience (years)
5How many family members are involved in farming?
What is the role of women and youth?
6What is the extent of your agricultural land?
Own land (acres)
Leased land (acres)
7What is the nature of your land and the water sources?
Nature / Type of Land
Water Source
RainfedOpen WellBorewellLake (Pond)RiverOther
If Other, please specify
8Which farming practice do you follow?
OrganicNaturalIntegratedTraditionalChemicalMixedOther
Years following this practice
9What are the major crops grown on your land?
Total number of crop types or varieties
10Are you conserving indigenous seeds, rare varieties, or native crops?
YesNo
If yes, provide their names and details
Do you use your own saved seeds for the next crop cycle?
11What methods do you follow to enhance soil fertility?
Farmyard ManureCompostVermicompostGreen ManureJeevamruthaCrop Residue RecyclingOther
12Do you use chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
NoYesIn limited quantities
What are the main measures adopted for water conservation, soil erosion control, and pest management?
13Is there a conducive environment on your land for trees, medicinal plants, birds, honeybees, and other biodiversity?
Measures taken for their conservation
14Do you have cattle/cows?
Total number of cows/cattle
Names of indigenous breeds
15Do you utilize cow dung and cow urine in agriculture?
YesNoIn limited quantities
Method of utilization and benefits observed
16What other allied activities do you undertake along with farming?
Dairy farmingSheep-Goat rearingPoultryFisheriesBeekeepingAgro-processingOther
Details
17What special experiments or new innovations have you carried out in your farming?
18What steps have you taken to reduce farming costs, increase income, or add value to your produce?
19What significant changes have occurred in soil health, water usage, crop quality, or income as a result of your farming methods?
20Do you share your farming experience with other farmers?
How do you share it?
TrainingDemonstrationsSeed ExchangeFarmers' OrganizationOther
Approximate number of farmers who have benefited from you
21What efforts have been made to engage youth in farming or transfer agricultural knowledge to the next generation?
22What are the primary sources of your annual agricultural income? What methods do you adopt to overcome agricultural distress/crises?
23Briefly state the main reasons why you should be considered for the Raitapeetha Award. *
Describe your notable achievements in farming life, biodiversity conservation, soil sustainability, preservation of indigenous breeds, cow-based farming, novel experiments, or contributions made to the farming community.
24Details of previous agricultural awards, honors, or publications received (if any)
25Names and contact numbers of references who can verify your agricultural achievements (if any)
Person 1 – Name
Person 1 – Mobile
Person 2 – Name
Person 2 – Mobile
Allowed formats: JPG, PNG, PDF (DOC/DOCX for the separate sheet). Maximum 5 MB per file.
Photograph of the farmer
Photographs of the farmland, crops, and farming practices
Photographs of indigenous seeds, crop varieties, and livestock
Copies of agricultural awards or merit certificates
Press coverage or other documentation related to agricultural achievements
Separate sheet (if details are extensive)
Links to media coverage / reports received so far regarding your agricultural achievements
I hereby declare that the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I agree to provide additional information and cooperate with the field inspection of my agricultural land if deemed necessary by the selection committee.
Place *
Date *
Name (as signature) *
