The EduGate Foundation invites nominations for the prestigious EduGate Lion Awards 2026: Excellency in Agriculture.
The EduGate Foundation is instituted the EduGate Kisan Ratna Lion Awards to honour excellency in agreeculture sector in the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
The Edugate Kisan Lion Awards 2026 are presenting on April 19, 2026 at Plaza Hotel, Begumpet, Hyderabad and His Excellency Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, the Hon'ble Governor of Telangana, and Sri Tummala Nageshwara Rao, The Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture and Co-operation, Government of Telangana are also invited as Chief Guest for the occasion.
Call for Nominations
The EduGate Foundation invites nominations for the prestigious EduGate Lion Awards 2026: Excellency in Agriculture. This initiative celebrates the backbone of our nation—our farmers, innovators, and agribusiness leaders—who have shown exceptional dedication to the growth of the agricultural sector in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
EduGate Kisan Ratna Lion Awards: Categories:
1. EduGate Kisan Ratna Award: (Lifetime Achievement in Farming):
2. EduGate Prakruthi Saagu Award: (Organic Farming):
3. EduGate Agri-Tech Pioneer: (Agriculture Technology):
4. EduGate Pashu Nestham Award: (Livestock & Allied Farming):
5. EduGate Mahila Shakti Award: (Women Empowerment in Farming):
6. EduGate Jala Samrakshak Award: (Water Conservation):
7. EduGate Market Linkage Icon: (Supply Chain Farming):
8. EduGate Agri-Scientist Award: (Innovation in Farming):
9. EduGate Krishi Ratna Award: (Traditional Farming):
Individuals: Farmers from all agriculture, aqua cultute and nano culture
Organizations: Agriculture Firms, Companies, NGOs, Edu-Tech firms, Coaching Centers, and Startups
Nomination Fee:
Individuals: ₹2,500/-
Startups, NGOs : ₹3,500/-
MNCs, National & Regional Companies: ₹8,500/-
Important Dates:
- Last Date for Nominations: March 30, 2026
- Awards Presentation Ceremony: April 19, 2026
- Venue: Hotel Plaza, Tourism Department, Govt of Telangana, Begumpet, Hyderabad
Celebrate your impact and inspire the next generation.
Nominate today!
