During the last two decades or so, there has been major upsurge of farmers innovating new farming systems and developing farming models and agribusinesses, creating highly profitable model farms. Such farmers need to be recognized and presented as role models for fellow farmers to inspire them.

“India Progressive Farmer Awards” under different categories, is an attempt to felicitate and acknowledge their contributions and achievements. The convention will be attended by various key stake-holders including ministers, senior officials, heads of banks and development institutions, industry CEOs, scientists, agribusiness professionals, progressive farmers and major farmers' organizations. The awards to be presented to the innovative farmers at the convention and selected by Jury. The Award carries a citation, memento and cash prize of Rs. 11,000/-.

The selection of farmers will be done on the criteria of innovations done in farming, yields record created, partnership with industry and institutions reached, technology shared with fellow farmers, value added activities and any new experiments successfully done, leading to record profits and establishing new models of farming. Farmers recommended by the State Government, district administration or any Governmental, university, institutional, industry or farmers bodies will be given preference in selection.