Criteria For BioAg India Awards

Nomination Registration

1 Emerging Leader Award

Individual/ a company/ organisation who/that has made significant contributions to the growth of bioagriculture in the country through propagation of principles and practices of bio agriculture
Demonstrated a strong commitment to bioagriculture and has displayed a consistency in adherence to the subject.
The Individual/Company must have demonstrated substantial financial growth in the preceding three years or having pioneered innovative programmes that have created inroads into the customer base.
Setting new standards of business ethics, environmental concerns and community care as well as enhanced value for all the stake-holders

2 Best BioAg Startup

Individuals/Initiatives in the Bio agri sector who have made extraordinary achievements with out of the box thinking and are active in profitable business registered and operating in India for a minimum duration of three years.
A BioAg startup offering innovative non chemical interventions for meeting the nutrient requirements, plant stimulation and/or combating pest and diseases
Developed biological solutions that have demonstrated tangible improvement in farm productivity and/or output
Strong social impact of agri-tech solution such as improved resource management, better time management

3 Best Biopesticide product

The crop protection product must be derived from a naturally occurring organism that has effectively addressed the pest/disease problem prevalent in farmers’ fields
The product must have been able to markedly increase the yield and production of the crop
The product must have demonstrated its effectiveness in crop protection by using different action mechanisms and possibly influencing the growth aspects of the crops also
It must be a sustainable solution for producers and preferably works without direct contact with the edible part of the crop avoiding residues.
Have been able to improve the income of the farmers and made a visible change in their livelihood

4 Best Bio-stimulant product

The Biostimulant should be derived from a naturally occurring organism which has demonstrated its potential to enhance crop growth resulting in improvements in productivity and reduction in the use of fertilizers
The product must have demonstrated yield advantages and enhanced quality traits in the crop
It must be a sustainable solution for producers and should be in harmony with the existing crop cultivation practices and acceptable to the users.
Have been able to improve the income of the farmers and made a visible change in their livelihood

5 Best Company in R&D

Head of research / technology / academic institution or research programme, including private sector, who have made noticeable contributions in bio agriculture by his/her research achievements.
New technology innovation and or introduction of new products or having solved any complex problem by research offerings.
Heads of research policy programs, who had initiated innovative research policies, generated resources and established networks, which accelerated the pace of research activities in that sphere.

6 Best State in Bio-Agriculture

State which have aggressively promoted bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming through schemes and programmes, which had influenced the farmers of the state.
Launched innovative and popular policies, giving new growth and direction to agriculture of the state and transforming the lives of farmers.
Catalysing growth in bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming through policy initiative, investment promotion, institution and capacity building
Achieved growth in area under bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming in agriculture

7 Best Farmer Award

Progressive farmer, who have adopted bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming on a commercial scale.
Perfected farming systems / models with innovative approaches, resources and created impact in the area.
Achieved improved income per unit, established bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming systems, marketing linkages, value addition etc.
Organised and trained farmers in bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming and helped them take up the system of farming in their fields.
Achieved growth in area under bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming in agriculture

8 Lifetime Achievements Award

Any scientist, academician, policy maker or a pioneer in bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming in any capacity, who have made noticeable contributions in the past for at least, three decades.
The person should be recognised by at least two national level bodies or by at least one international body for his/her services to the sector.
The person should be credited with pioneer work and have extensively contributed to the body of knowledge or to the growth of bioagriculture/organic agriculture/natural farming

9 Best Company Award

Any corporate entity or individual, heading a professional company, who have made significant contribution to the growth of bioagriculture through offerings of innovative products / services
Demonstrated a rare commitment to consistency and quality, and a model for the successful organisations and advanced human development.
Corporate entity or individual – MD/CEO who have achieved substantial growth and financial performance in the preceding last three years or having pioneered innovative community / customer outreach programmes and created welfare measures for employees and business stakeholders.
Setting new standards of business ethics, environmental concerns and community care as well as enhanced value for all the stake-holders

10 Global Leadership Award

An outstanding business company in food and agri sector functional at international level or individual who have made excellent contributions in bioagriculture sector
The recipient must have demonstrated innovation, quality assurance, best business practices and accountability. Also must possess intangible qualities such as high integrity and future vision in business.
Made distinguished contributions to the growth of bioagriculture and introduction of new products / services/technology and have led to an expansion in the size of the industry

11 India Leadership Award

An outstanding business company in bioagriculture sector originating in India, functional at international level or individual who have made excellent contributions in bioagriculture sector
The recipient must have demonstrated innovation, quality assurance, best business practices and accountability. Also must possess intangible qualities such as high integrity and future vision in business.
Made distinguished contribution in the growth of bioagriculture and introduction of new products / services/technology and have led to an expansion in size of the industry
Integrated with the farming community of the region in propagating new technologies, improving their livelihood and evolving better sustainable farming models

12 BioAg CEO Award

Individual, heading a professional company, who have made significant contributions to the growth of bioagriculture through offerings of innovative products / services
Demonstrated a rare commitment to consistency and quality, and had developed a model for a successful organisation and advanced human development.
Company must have achieved substantial growth and financial performance under his leadership in the preceding last three years or having pioneered innovative programmes that have created inroads into the customer base.
Setting new standards of business ethics, environmental concerns and community care as well as enhanced value for all the stake-holders

13 Policy Leadership Award

Agriculture / allied department’s Heads (Ministers / Secretaries /Commissioners, current or former) of the Centre or any State and/or Parliamentarians / Legislators /Chairman of any Board or Commission, who have made noticeable contribution through formulation and introduction of path-breaking policies in bioagriculture
The recipient must have been able to address the issues of farmers and other stakeholders proactively and have made substantial difference in their lives through suitable interventions
The policies developed must have resulted in the wider adoption of bioagriculture/organic agriculture/ natural farming which brought about a visible change in the lives of the farming community

14 Innovation Award

Individuals/Initiatives in the Bio agriculture sector who have developed innovative products/technologies that was hitherto non existent
The innovation must have been able to change extant cultivation practices, address a pertinent challenge and improve farm profitability
The innovation must have made strong social impact and helped in improved resource management

15 Market Impact Award

A product / technology in bioagriculture that has made a visible impact in the market through introduction of new products and have enhanced financial / marketing size of the company
Introduction in bioagriculture sector that made a tangible impact on the industry/ farming/ agribusiness / rural employment / value addition/ agri exports
Must have achieved sustainable growth and has left a significant impact over the larger section of the society and created more employment and have helped in the development of entrepreneurship