Six Meghalaya farmers and agripreneurs receive Krishi Gaurav Samman 2026
The awardees were recognised for their contributions to sustainable farming and rural entrepreneurship at an assembly in Ri-Bhoi district.
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.
The awardees include Chekjing Sangma for modern millet farming, Darapbiang Mulieh for millet value addition, and Sitrian Surong for preserving traditional millet heritage. Trinity Saioo, known as the ‘Lakadong Lady of Meghalaya’, was honoured for championing Lakadong turmeric cultivation.
Jemnud Marpan received the award for conserving indigenous crops and biodiversity, while Midat M Binau, a Professor of Practice at Manipur University, was recognised for agripreneurial initiatives involving traditional spice crops.
Two of the awardees were previously acknowledged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 139th episode of his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for promoting traditional millet cultivation in the state.
Addressing the assembly, CAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Anupam Mishra emphasised integrating indigenous knowledge with modern scientific innovations for sustainable agricultural development. The event was organised by Purvottar Janajati Shiksha Samiti (PJSS) and CPGSAS, CAU.