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 Lion Awards: Categories:
EduGate Krishi Ratna Award: (Traditional Farming):
- Farmers with record yields in Rice, Cotton, or Maize
EduGate Prakruthi Saagu Award: (Natural Farming):
- Leaders in Organic and Natural Farming
EduGate Agri-Tech Pioneer: (Agriculture Technology):
- Companies, Startups using Drones, AI, or Smart Irrigation, etc
EduGate Pashu Nestham Award: (Livestock & Allied Farming):
- Excellence in Dairy, Poultry, or Fisheries
EduGate Mahila Shakti Award: (Women Empowerment in Farming):
- Women leading FPOs or rural agri-enterprises
EduGate Jala Samrakshak Award: (Water Conservation):
- Best practices in Micro-irrigation & Water management
EduGate Market Linkage Icon: (Supply Chain Farming):
- Excellence in Post-harvesting & Direct Marketing
EduGate Agri-Scientist Award: (Traditional Farming):
- Farmers with record yields in Rice, Cotton, or Maize
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/-
Bank Details: Edugate Foundation | Bank of India, Film Nagar, Hyd
A/C: 866020110000847 | IFSC: BKID0008660

How to Apply:
Submit your nomination with supporting document via email to venkat@edugatefoundation.com.

Required Documents::
- Profile: Resume (Individual) or Institutional Profile (Organization)
- Justification: A 500-word statement highlighting achievements
- Evidence: Photos, videos, testimonials, certificates, news paper clips

Important Dates:
- Last Date for Nominations: January 31, 2026
- Awards Ceremony: February 14, 2026
- Venue: Hotel Pacale, Begumpet, Hyderabad

Celebrate your impact and inspire the next generation.
Nominate today!