The Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra Award recognizes the top-performing KVK for its outstanding work in agricultural innovation and extension services. It honors excellence in farmer training, adoption of modern technologies, and promoting sustainable farming practices. The award highlights KVKs that significantly enhance rural livelihoods and farm productivity. Winners serve as role models for advancing agricultural development across India.

The Best FPO Award honors the most outstanding Farmer Producer Organization for its exceptional contribution to empowering farmers. It recognizes excellence in collective farming, improved market access, and value addition to enhance farmers' income. The award celebrates FPOs that promote sustainable agricultural practices and innovative farming techniques. It highlights organizations that strengthen farmer livelihoods, financial stability, and community resilience.

The Best Farmer in Marketing Award recognizes a farmer who has demonstrated excellence in branding, packaging, and selling agricultural products. It honours innovative marketing strategies that enhance product value and expand market reach. The award celebrates farmers who leverage digital platforms, direct sales, or niche markets to boost profitability. By adopting smart techniques, the winner ensures higher income and sustainable business growth.

The Best Farmer in Mechanization Award celebrates a farmer who has effectively adopted advanced farm machinery to enhance productivity and efficiency. It acknowledges their role in promoting mechanized farming and inspiring others in the community. The award highlights innovations that reduce labor costs and improve sustainability in agriculture. Winners exemplify how technology can transform traditional farming for greater profitability.

Best Farmer Award in Innovative Farming recognizes pioneers adopting cutting-edge techniques like precision agriculture, AI, or vertical farming to enhance productivity sustainably. Winners are selected based on creativity, impact, and scalability of their methods. The award includes cash rewards, global exposure, and support for scaling innovations.

The Best Honey bee Farmer Award recognizes a beekeeper who has excelled in scientific and sustainable apiculture practices, leading to high-quality honey production and pollination services. This award honors innovation in hive management, bee health, and value-added honeybee products, as well as contributions to biodiversity and income generation for rural communities.

The Best Poultry/Dairy Farmer Award is presented to a farmer who has shown outstanding performance in poultry or dairy farming by adopting scientific techniques, maintaining high standards of animal health, hygiene, and ethical livestock practices. This includes efficient feed management, use of improved breeds, disease control, and innovations in housing or processing. The award also acknowledges efforts in value addition, branding, and direct marketing of milk, dairy or poultry products, significantly contributing to income generation and rural development.

The Best Farmer in Integrated Farming Award honours a farmer who has successfully implemented a diversified farming system combining crops, livestock, fisheries, horticulture, and other allied activities. This award recognizes efficient use of resources, enhanced income stability, and sustainable farming practices. It also highlights the farmer’s role in promoting self-reliance and environmental conservation through integrated models.

Best Young Farmer Award honors innovative and progressive young farmers excelling in agriculture, dairy, or animal husbandry. It encourages youth participation in farming through technology adoption and sustainable practices. Winners receive cash prizes, mentorship, and recognition to boost their agribusiness ventures.

The Best Female Farmer Award celebrates a woman who has demonstrated excellence in farming through innovation, dedication, and sustainable practices. It recognizes her leadership in empowering rural women and promoting gender equality in agriculture. The award highlights her efforts in adopting advanced techniques to enhance productivity and income. By serving as a role model, she inspires other women in the farming community.

The Best Research Award in Farming System is presented to a researcher or agricultural scientist who has made significant contributions to developing integrated and sustainable farming systems. This includes innovative research combining crops, livestock, aquaculture, agroforestry, and natural resource management to improve farm productivity, income, and environmental health.

The Best Farmer Award in Harvesting and Processing recognizes a farmer excelling in efficient and innovative harvesting techniques to minimize crop loss and maintain quality. It honors adoption of advanced post-harvest processes like cleaning, grading, drying, storage, and value addition which enhance shelf life and market value.

The Best Farmer Award in Organic Farming recognizes outstanding commitment to practicing and promoting organic agriculture. It includes natural inputs, composting, crop rotation, biological pest control, and eco-friendly methods that preserve soil health and biodiversity.

Awarded to a farmer showing excellence in sugarcane cultivation through adoption of high-yielding varieties, efficient irrigation (drip/furrow), integrated pest and nutrient management, and innovations in ratoon management, intercropping, and mechanization.

The Best Dairy and Animal Keeper Award honors excellence in milk production, animal welfare, scientific livestock care, improved breeds, disease control, and sustainable dairy practices. This award promotes responsible livestock management and rural economic development.

The Best Village Tourism Award honours a village that has excelled in promoting rural tourism through its natural beauty, culture, traditions, and livelihood practices. It recognizes unique experiences like eco-tourism, farm stays, adventure activities, handicrafts, folk arts, and authentic rural lifestyle. It highlights efforts in cleanliness, sustainability, environmental protection, employment, heritage preservation, and community hospitality. Villages receiving this award act as model rural tourism destinations across India.