Awards and Fellowships
The Confederation has established a range of awards and fellowships to acknowledge the valuable contributions of scientists and other stakeholders in the research and development of horticulture and agriculture, both in India and abroad. These prestigious recognitions aim to honour individuals and organisations for their exceptional and noteworthy services in the field.
- 1. CHAI Honoured Fellow: The CHAI Honoured Fellow award recognises distinguished personalities who have provided exceptional leadership for the development of Indian Agriculture. Awardees should have made significant contributions to the furtherance of Horticulture/Agriculture and must have peer recognition nationally and internationally, particularly in improving the infrastructure, policy, and programs of research and development impacting Indian Agriculture.
- 2. CHAI-Life Time Achievement Award: The CHAI-Life Time Achievement Award recognizes outstanding contributions, scientific excellence, and distinguished services of the awardee for the cause of horticulture/agriculture research, education, and technology dissemination, which has positively impacted horticulture/agriculture.
- 3. CHAI-Life Time Recognition Award: This award recognizes the lifetime contributions of an individual in research, development, and extension of a specific commodity, which succeeded in achieving unparalleled growth. The award is given once a year or as decided by the Board of Directors or the Chairman, and includes a citation, a plaque of honor, and a certificate. Awardees are eligible to seek financial assistance, valid for a period of two years from the date of announcement of selection. They shall become Fellows of CHAI and can avail all the benefits admissible to a Fellow of CHAI.
- 4. CHAI-Honorary Fellow: The CHAI-Honorary Fellow recognizes individuals for their academic excellence, outstanding contributions to research and development, and exceptional leadership, which has positively impacted the quality of life in India or abroad.
- 5. CHAI-Dr. R. S. Paroda Award: This award is instituted in the name of Padma Bhushan, Dr. R. S. Paroda, this award recognises individuals for scientific excellence in Agriculture, especially Horticulture, Biotechnology, and Environmental Sciences, and is given once a year.
- 6. CHAI-Dr. B. H. Jain Award: This award is instituted in the name of Padma Shri Dr. B.H. Jain, who had a passion for knowledge-based agriculture and empowering youth and farmers with new technology to make farming profitable. The CHAI-Dr. B.H. Jain Award recognizes excellence in knowledge dissemination for extension workers and teachers in agriculture.
- 7. CHAI-Ramnandan Babu Award: This award recognizes the innovations of individuals in farming for enhanced productivity of land and water, resulting in higher income per unit of land. It is given once a year and includes a citation, a plaque of honor, and a certificate. The awardee conferred with the award shall be eligible to seek financial assistance for upgradation of knowledge. The validity of the award for seeking financial assistance is for a period of two years from the date of conferment.
- 8. CHAI-Kautilya Lokniti Award: Instituted in the name of the ancient Indian polymath, Chanakya, the CHAI-Kautilya Lokniti Award recognizes excellence in philosophy, public policy, teaching, and strategic development. This annual award comprises a citation, a plaque of honor, and a certificate.
- 9. CHAI-Professor H.P. Singh Young Scientists Award of Excellence: This award is in honour of Dr. H.P. Singh for his contributions to national and international horticulture development. It recognizes scientific excellence in horticulture by a young scientist under 50 years of age. The CHAI-H.P. Singh Young Scientist Award of Excellence is given annually to a distinguished scientist for their impactful contributions to horticulture research, education, and extension services.
- 10. CHAI-JISL FELLOWSHIP: This sponsored fellowship promotes the participation of young scientists, entrepreneurs, farmers, and knowledge providers in international conferences for the presentation of new innovations. One fellowship is given annually based on merit. The fellowship remains valid for seeking financial assistance for a period of two years from the date of announcement.
- 11. CHAI-Dr. Ray Best Dissertation Award: This award recognizes the research of the student at the Ph.D. level by conferring the Dr. Ray Best Dissertation Award based on the relevance of the research topic, quality of research, output, and outcome, and its application in the field of science. It is given once a year. The awardee receives the certificate, plaque of honor, and free subscription to the Journal - International Journal of Innovative Horticulture, for the year.
- 12. CHAI-Kirti Singh Best Paper Award: This award has been established to encourage the publication of high-quality research articles in the International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. The committee reviews the papers published in the year preceding the award and evaluates these original articles for potential conferment of the award
- 13. CHAI-Appreciation Award: The CHAI-Appreciation Award recognizes an individual’s contributions throughout their career to the advancement of technology-led development, with clearly set goals and objectives that have made a significant difference in people’s quality of life.
- 14. Fellow of CHAI Award: Membership or admission to the Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI) is recognized as a Fellow of CHAI. Membership categories include Donor Patron, Corporate Fellow, Association Fellowship, Institutional Fellowship, and Individual Fellowship.
- 15. CHAI-Associate Fellow: This fellowship aims to recognize the contributions of upcoming research scholars or scientists and facilitate their pursuit of excellence. It acknowledges individuals who bring novel concepts to science and work in any institution. Interested individuals must apply with a CV and a concept of their research program and achievements.
- 16. CHAI-Achiever’s Award: The CHAI-Achiever’s Award acknowledges Fellows who have ascended to the level of Vice Chancellor or equivalent in their careers and have made significant contributions to horticulture research, education, extension, and development. The awardee must be a Fellow of CHAI.
A) HONOURED FELLOW OF CHAI
The distinguished personalities, who have provided leadership of par excellence for the development of Indian Agriculture are recognised by conferring Honoured Fellow of CHAI. The awardees should have contribution to the furtherance of horticulture/ agriculture and must have peer recognition at nationally and internationally, in improving the infrastructure, policy and programs of research and development impacting Indian Agriculture.
| Awardees-2023 | Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE and DG, ICAR, MoAFW, New Delhi |
| Awardees-2022 | Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Srivastava, Chairman, ASRB, KAB-I, New Delhi |
| Awardees-2021 | Dr. Shailendra Joshi, IAS, Former Chief Secretary, Government of: Telangana |
| Awardees-2020 | Dr. Rita Sharma, IAS, Former Secretary to Govt. of India, MORD |
| Awardees-2019 | Shri Jagdish Prasad Meena, Former Secy. MoMFPI, New Delhi Dr. Ashok Dalwai, CEO, NRAA, New Delhi Prof. (Dr.) A. K Misra, Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi |
| Awardees-2018 | Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog |
| Awardees-2017 | Dr. R. B. Singh, Chancellor, CAU, Imphal & Former Chairman, ASRB Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DAE) & DG, ICAR |
| Awardees-2016 | Dr. Rajendra S. Paroda, Chairman, TAAS Mr. S. K. Pattanayak, Secretary, Agriculture |
2 CHAI- LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEES
The Life Time Achievement Award recognizes an outstanding contribution, scientific excellence and the distinguished services of the awardee for the cause of horticulture/agriculture research, education and technology dissemination, which has impacted horticulture/agriculture development.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. Major Singh, Member, ASRB, DARE, MoAFW, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. T. Janakiram, Vice Chancellor, Dr.YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem, A.P. |
| Awardee-2021 | Dr. P. Chowdappa, Vice Chancellor, BES&TIU, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Awardee-2020 | Dr. S. B. Dandin, Ex-Vice Chancellor, UHS, Bagalkot |
| Awardee-2019 | Dr. James George, Former PC, AICRP, CTCRI, Trivandrum, Kerala |
| Awardee-2018 | Dr. P. Rethinam, Plantation Crops Management Specialist, Coimbatore |
| Awardee-2017 | Dr. K.V. Peter, Former, Vice Chancellor, KAU |
| Awardee-2016 | Dr. S. M. Paul Khurana, Former Vice Chancellor, India |
| Awardee-2015 | Dr. Augustin Molina, Bioversity International, Philippines |
| Awardee-2014 | Dr. H. P. Singh, Former DDG, Hort), ICAR, |
| Awardee-2013 | Dr. Prem Nath, Chairman, PNASF, India |
| Awardee-2012 | Dr. Kirti Singh, Chairman, WNRF, Chennai |
| Awardee-2011 | Dr. K. L. Chadha, President, Horticulture Society of India |
3 CHAI-HONORARY FELLOWS
Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI) recognizes the leader in horticulture for their commitment and pursuance to achieve the goal of technology led development. This award is conferred for excellence in scientific research to the distinguished members for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions in agriculture/horticulture research, education and development.
| Awardees of 2023 | Dr. Bijender Singh, President, NHRDF, New Delhi Prof. Ajeet Kumar Karnatak, Vice Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan Dr. J.C. Rajput, Director, R&D, Nirmal Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Pachora, Jalgaon |
| Awardees of 2022 | Dr. B. Neeraja Prabhakar, Vice Chancellor, SKLTSHU, Mulugu, Siddipet Dist., Telangana Dr. R. K. Singh, Former Director/Vice Chancellor, ICAR-IVRI, Bareilly, U.P. Dr. Narendra Kumar Gontia, Vice Chancellor, JAU, Junagadh, Gujarat Dr. K. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, U.P. |
| Awardees of 2021 | Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, SKUAS&TKS, Srinagar, J&K Dr. D. R. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur, UP Dr. S. D. Sawant, BSKKV, Dapoli, Maharastra Dr. Arvind Kumar, DDG (Research), ICRISAT, Hyderabad (CF-365) Dr. B. N. S. Murthy, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bangalore (CF 370) |
| Awardees of 2020 | Dr. Chindi Vasudevappa, Vice Chancellor, NIFTEM, Haryana Dr. Ajoy Kumar Singh, Vice Chancellor, BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar Dr. Tej Partap, Vice Chancellor, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand Dr. A. K. Karnatak, Vice Chancellor, VCSGUUH&F, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal Prof. Arvind Kumar, Vice Chancellor, RLBCAU, Gwalior Road, Jhansi |
| Awardees of 2019 | Dr. Atanu Purkayastha, Former Secretary, ICI, GoI, New Delhi Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, MD, NAFED, New Delhi Dr. S. K. Malhotra, Agri Commissioner, MoA&FW, Govt. of India, New Delhi Prof. (Dr.) Sisir Kumar Mitra, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal Dr. S. K. Patil, VC, IGKV, Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Awardees of 2018 | Dr. Chiranjiv Chaudhary, Vice Chancellor, DrYSRHU, Venkataramannagudem, AP Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, DG, Panchkula, Haryana Prof. (Dr.) K. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana Dr. V. Praveen Rao, Vice Chancellor, PJTSAU, Telangana. Dr. K. P. Viswanatha, Vice Chancellor, MPKV Rahuri, Nagar, Maharashtra Mr. Bijay Kumar, Addl. Chief Secretary, Agri. and marketing |
| Awardees of 2017 | Dr. Jai Singh Parihar, Former Director, ISRO Dr. Narsingh Narain Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, BAU, Ranchi Dr. K. V. Peter, Former Vice Chancellor, KAU, Trichur, Kerala Dr. Narendra Singh Rathore, DDG, Education, ICAR Dr. V. V. Sadamate, Former Advisor, Planning Commission |
| Awardees of 2016 | Dr. A. K. Srivastava, Director and VV, NDRI, Karnal Dr. A. R. Pathak, Vice Chancellor, JAU, Junagadh Dr. S. M. Paul Khurana, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Balraj Singh, Vice Chancellor, JAU, Jodhpur |
| Awardees of 2015 | Mr. Surjit Chaudhary, IAS, Former Secretary, C&PC Dr. A. K. Singh, Principal Scientist (Horticulture), CISH |
| Awardees of 2014 | Dr. H. S. Gupta, Director General, BISA Prof. (Dr.) N. C. Gautam, Vice Chancellor Dr. N. K. Krishna Kumar, DDG (Horticulture), ICAR |
| Awardees of 2013 | Dr. Dilip Kumar, CIFA (ICAR); Founder Member Dr. Shyam Singh, Former Director, NRCC, Nagpur |
| Awardees of 2012 | Dr. H. P. Singh, Chairman -CHAI Dr. D. P. Ray, Former Vice Chancellor Dr. P. Rethinam, Plantation Crops Management Specialist Dr. S. P. Dandin, Former Vice Chancellor Dr. A. K. Bakhshi, Former Vice-Chancellor Dr. D. K. Arora, Vice Chancellor, SKUAT, Jammu |
4 DR. R.S. PARODA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
This award recognizes distinguished scientific contribution of an individual in the field of agriculture specially horticulture, including biotechnology and environmental sciences.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. Tusar Kanti Behera, Director, ICAR-IIVR, Jakhini, Varanasi, UP |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. Dilip Ghosh, Director, CCRI, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Awardee-2021 | Dr. Sanjay Sahay, Chairman, BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar |
| Awardee-2020 | Dr. Harshawardhan Choudhary, PS, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2019 | Dr. Sunil Pareek, NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana |
| Awardee-2018 | Dr. Gopal Lal, Director, NRCSS, Ajmer |
| Awardee-2017 | Dr Anil B. Patil, Vice President, JISL, Jalgaon |
| Awardee-2016 | Dr. D. R. Singh, Director, NRCO, Sikkim |
| Awardee-2015 | Dr. S.K. Malhotra, Agri. Commissioner |
| Awardee-2014 | Dr. Nazir Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, SKUAT Kashmir |
| Awardee-2013 | Dr. Vishal Nath, Director, NRC Litchi, Muzaffarpur |
| Awardee-2012 | Dr. Gorakh Singh, Ex-Horti Commissioner, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2011 | Dr. S. Rajan, Director, CISH, Lucknow |
5 DR. B.H. JAIN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
This award recognizes individual who have contributed for human resource development or dissemination of knowledge (teaching) and technology (extension/development), which has impacted overall development of horticulture/agriculture.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. A.V. Dhake, Sr. VP, Jain Irrigation Systems, Jalgaon, Maharashtra |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. Chandeshwar Tiwari, DE, VCSGUUHF, Bharsar, Pauri, UA Dr. Babita Singh, Project Manager, Rainforest Alliance, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2021 | Dr. P. Soman, Chief Agronomist (Global), JISL, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Awardee-2020 | Dr. V. V. Sadamate, Agril. Extn. Specialist & Former Adviser Agriculture, Planning Commission, GOI |
| Awardee-2019 | Shri. Kalyansing B. Patil, JISL, Jalgaon |
| Awardee-2018 | Dr. M. D. Ojha, Associate Prof., NCH, Noorsarai, Nalanda |
| Awardee-2017 | Dr. Ashok Kumar Mishra, Former Dean, JAU and Sr. Manager, JISL |
| Awardee-2016 | Dr. Anoop K. Srivatava, Principal Scientist, Nagpur |
| Awardee-2015 | Dr. M. R. Hegde, Former Principal Scientist and Chairman |
| Awardee-2014 | Dr. N. L. Patel, Dean, ASPEE College of Agriculture |
| Awardee-2013 | Dr. T. Jankiram, ADG (Horticulture) |
6 RAMNANDAN BABU AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN FARMING
This award recognizes the innovations in farming for enhanced productivity of land and water, generating higher income per unit of land.
| Awardee-2023 | Shri Rajaram Ganu Mahajan, Tandalwadi, Raver, Jalgaon, Maharashtra |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. Kariyanna, Hitkari Horticulture Foundation, Bangalore |
| Awardee-2021 | Shri K. Ravi Kiran, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Awardee-2020 | Shri Dharmhari Prasad Narain Singh, Progressive Farmer, Varanasi, U.P. |
| Awardee-2019 | Shri Sudhir Chadha, Indo Dutch Horti. Technology, Bhimtal, UK |
| Awardee-2018 | Shri Dinesh Kumar, Muzaffarpur, Bihar |
| Awardee-2017 | Mr. Bhagwat Patil Raver, Jalgaon |
| Awardee-2016 | Mr. D. P. N. Singh, Varanasi |
| Awardee-2015 | Mr. Sudhansu Kumar, Nayanagar, Samastipur |
| Awardee-2014 | Dr. S. S. Mehta, V.P. AIPUB, Salem |
7 KAUTILYA LOKNITI AWARD
Award has been instituted in the name of an ancient Indian polymath, Chanakya, a teacher, author, strategist, philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor. Chanakya has been popularly known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta. The award thus recognises the excellence in philosophy, public policy, teaching and strategies development. This award will be given once in a year and shall consist of citation, a plaque of honour and certificate.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. Bhongle Sudhir Jagannath, Shiveteerath Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra |
| Awardee-2022 | Prof. Rajvir Sharma, Senior Consultant, New Delhi |
8 JISL FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship is given to promote young scientists and knowledge provider to participate in international conference to take training abroad.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. H. Usha Nandhini Devi, Associate Professor, TNAU, Coimbatore |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. L. Pugalendhi, Dean, TNAU, Coimbatore |
| Awardee-2021 | Dr. Dinesh Kumar, PS(H), CCRI, Nagpur, Maharashtra Dr. Awani Kumar Singh, PS (Veg./Hort. Sci.), CPCT, IARI, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2020 | Dr. K. Murlidharan, CPCRI, Kasararagod, Kerala Dr. P. K. Gupta, Director, NHRDF, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2019 | Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Sr. Scientist, NRCL, Muzaffarpur Dr. Kuldeep Srivastava, Sr. Scientist, NRCL, Muzaffarpur |
| Awardee-2018 | Dr. Anil Kumar Singh, DRPCAU, Pusa |
| Awardee-2017 | Dr. R. C. Srivastava, Vice Chancellor, DRAU, Pusa |
| Awardee-2016 | Dr. Manoj Kumar, Head, ICAR-CPRS, Patna |
| Awardee-2015 | Dr. S. S. Sindhu, IARI, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2014 | Dr. Sunil. Pareek, Associate Professor, NIFTEN |
9 DR. RAY BEST DISSERTATION AWARD
This award is given for best Ph.D. thesis based on relevance of topic of research, quality of research output and outcome and its application in the field of science.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. Sumersing Patil, KBCNU, Jalgaon Maharastra Dr. Ravi Y., TNAU, Coimbatore |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. Manish Kumar, IARI, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2021 | Dr. Suchismita Jena, CoHF, NAU, Navsari, |
| Awardee-2020 | Dr. Nighat Mushtaq, SKUAST, Srinagar |
| Awardee-2019 | Dr. Jogdand Sunil Mohan, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar |
| Awardee-2015 | Mr. Pawan Kumar, IARI, New Delhi |
| Awardee-2014 | Dr. S. Muthu Kumar, TNAU, Coimbatore |
10 CHAI - LIFE TIME RECOGNITION AWARDEE
The Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI) recognises the life time Contributions of an individual in research, development and extension of specific commodity, which succeeded in achieving unparalleled growth. This is given once in a year or as decided by Board of Director or Chairman, as the case may, and shall consist of a citation, a plaque of honour and certificate.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr. Balraj Singh, VC, SKNAU, Jobner, Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. A. K. Srivastava, CCRI, Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| Awardee-2018 | Dr. Bir Pal Singh, Former Director, CPRI, Shimla |
| Awardee-2017 | Dr. N. N. Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, BAU Ranchi Dr. H. S. Gupta, Former Director, IARI, New Delhi |
11 CHAI- APPRECIATION AWARD
The Confederation of Horticulture Associations of India (CHAI) recognises the contributions of an individual in his or career for the advancement of technology led development with a set goal and objectives, which succeeds in bringing difference in the quality of life of the people. This award is given once in a year or as decided by the Board of Director or Chairman, as the case may be, consists of a citation, a plaque of honor and certificate.
| Awardee-2023 | Dr Ram Awadh Ram, Ex-Principal Scientist, CISH, Rehmankhera, Lucknow Dr. Dayaram, Former Head, Department of Mycology, DRPCAU, Pusa, Bihar |
| Awardee-2022 | Dr. Vijay Mahajan, DO&GR, Rajgurunagar, Pune |
| Awardee-2021 | Dr. Major Singh, Director, DO&GR, Rajgurunagar, Pune Dr. R. Thangavelu, PS, NRC for Banana, Tirichirapalli, Tamilnadu |
| Awardee-2020 | Dr. Anita Karun, Director, CPCRI Kasaragod, Kerala Dr. Jai Singh Parihar, Ex-Directpr, ISRO, Ahmedabad |
| Awardee-2019 | Prof. Salil Kumar Tiwari, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar Shri Santosh Kr. Prasad, CA, New Delhi Mr. Babasaheb T Gore, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra |
| Awardee-2018 | Dr. Vishal Nath, Director, NRCL, Mushahari, Muzaffarpur, Bihar Mr. Sudhanshu Kumar (Progressive Farmer), Samastipur Dr. Usha Singh, DRPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur Dr. Ranjan Srivastava, Head, G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar Mr. Gyan Chand Agarwal, M/s Rajdeep Agri Product Pvt. Ltd., Delhi Dr. Anil Kumar, Prof. &Head, G.B.P.U.A&T, Pantnagar |
| Awardee-2017 | Dr. T. P. Singh, Former Dean PG, RAU, Pusa, Samastipur Dr. P. B. Jha, Former Chief Scientist, RAU, Pusa, Samastipur Dr. A. V. Barad, Dean, College of Agriculture, JAU, Junagadh |
B) VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF FELLOW
1 Association Fellow
- Association for Improvement in Production and Utilization of Banana (AIPUB, Trichy), CF-0005
- Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture, CF – 0006
- Indian Potato Association, CF-0007
- Indian Society for Plantation Crops, CF-0008
- Indian Society for Spices, CF-0009
- Society for Promotion of Oil Palm Research and Development, CF-0053
- Society for Promotion of Horticulture, CF-0056
- Aonla Growers Association of India, CF-0097
- Horticultural Society of Gujrat, CF-171
2 Corporate Fellow
- Dhanuka Agritech Ltd, New Delhi ,CF-251, 2017
- Skymet Weather Services Ltd., Noida, U.P. CF-240, 2017
- AJ Group, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, CF-235, 2016
- Agriculture Today, New Delhi CF-222, 2016
- Merino Group, Hapur, U.P. CF-0154, 2013
- Florence Flora, Bangalore, Karnataka CF-0119, 2013
- Media Today, New Delhi CF-0132, 2013
- Aurohill Group of Company, Dubai CF-0149, 2013
- Jain Irrigation Systems Limited, Jalgaon, Maharashtra CF- 0036, 2012
3 Institutional Fellow
- National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF), New Delhi (CF-401)
- Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan (CF-404)
- Nirmal Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL), Pachora, Jalgaon, Maharashtra (CF-405)
- BSKKV, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (F-362)
- CSAUAT, Kanpur, UP (CF-356)
- SKUAST, Srinagar, J&K, CF-355, 2021
- Lt. Amit Singh Foundation, CF-0121
- RLBCAU, Jhansi, CF-353, 2020
- VCSGUUH&F, Pauri Garhwal, CF-351, 2020
- GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, CF-349, 2020
- SVIET, Punjab, CF-344, 2020
- BAU, Sabour, Bhagalpur, CF-342, 2020
- NIFTEM, Sonepat, Haryana, CF-337, 2020
- IGKV, Raipur, CF-333, 2019
- NAFED, New Delhi, CF-328, 2019
- TNAU, Coimbatore, CF-325, 2019
- Confederation of NGOs of Rural India (CNRI), New Delhi, CF-296, 2018
- Mahatma Phule KrishiVidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Maharashtra, CF-292, 2018
- PJTSAU, Hyderabad, Telangana, CF-289, 2018
- CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, CF 284, 2018
- Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal, CF-281, 2018
- Department of Horticulture, Panchkula, Haryana, CF 275, 2018
- Dr YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem, AP, CF 266, 2018
- JAU, Junagadh, CF-250, 2017
- PHD Chamber of Commerce, CF-195
- The Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), New Delhi, CF-245, 2017
- PHD Chamber of Commerce, CF-195, 2014
- University of Horticulture Science, Bagalkot, CF- 190, 2014
- Navsari Agriculture University, Navsari, CF-151, 2013
- Lt. Amit Singh Foundation, CF-0121, 2013