National Gopal Ratna Awards are associated with which Union Ministry?

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Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry on Wednesday(23rd Nov 2022) announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022.

* The awards will be given to the winners on 26th of this month(November 2022) which will be celebrated as National Milk Day.

* The Award has been given in three categories. These categories are, Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Indigenous Cattle and buffalo Breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician and Best Dairy Cooperative, Milk Producer Company, Dairy Farmer Producer Organization.

* The award consists of a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees for first rank, 3 lakh rupees for second rank and 2 lakh rupees for third rank.

* National Gopal Ratna Award is one of the highest National Awards in the field of livestock and dairy sector...

Source : AIR

Published On : November 24, 2022

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