Six Meghalaya farmers and agripreneurs receive Krishi Gaurav Samman 2026
The awardees were recognised for their contributions to sustainable farming, millet cultivation, and rural entrepreneurship at an assembly in Umiam.
Six farmers and agripreneurs from Meghalaya were honoured with the Krishi Gaurav Samman 2026 for their work in sustainable farming and rural entrepreneurship, according to ThePrint on Sunday.
The awards were presented on Saturday at the Academic Assembly 2026 held at the College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGSAS), Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Umiam, Ri-Bhoi district.
Chekjing Sangma of West Garo Hills was honoured for modern millet farming, while Darapbiang Mulieh and Sitrian Surong from West Jaintia Hills were recognised for millet value addition and preserving traditional millet heritage. Trinity Saioo from West Jaintia Hills received the award for championing Lakadong turmeric cultivation.
Jemnud Marpan of Ri-Bhoi district was recognised for conserving indigenous crops and biodiversity. Midat M Binau, a Professor of Practice at Manipur University, was honoured for agripreneurial initiatives involving traditional spice crops.
Two of the awardees had previously been acknowledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for their work in reviving traditional millet cultivation in the state.
Addressing the assembly, CAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Anupam Mishra emphasised integrating indigenous knowledge with modern scientific innovations to strengthen rural livelihoods and sustainable agricultural development.