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Celebrating the
Future of Agriculture

Recognizing the 40 Under 40 leaders, innovators, and visionaries shaping the agricultural landscape for a sustainable and prosperous tomorrow.

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About the Awards

The Agri Icons: 40 Under 40 Awards

Presented by Krishi Jagran, return with their Second Edition, continuing our mission to spotlight and celebrate the young visionaries shaping the future of Indian agriculture.
For over two decades, Krishi Jagran has been India's leading and most trusted agriculture media platform, reaching more than 10 million farmers, agripreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and corporates through its robust multilingual network across 12 language editions. With deep grassroots connect and nationwide influence, we've consistently acted as a bridge between innovation and implementation in India's evolving agri ecosystem. Building on the resounding success of the inaugural edition, the 2nd Edition of Agri Icons: 40 Under 40 is designed to honour exceptional young leaders'innovators, agripreneurs, technologists, scientists, impact creators, and change-drivers'who are transforming agriculture and allied sectors with fresh thinking, scalable models, and meaningful impact. This year's edition expands its focus even further, shining a spotlight on outstanding achievers across Dairy, Aquaculture, Farming, and Poultry, capturing the full breadth of India's vibrant agriculture and food value chain. Through this platform, Krishi Jagran aims to amplify next-generation leadership, foster collaboration, and inspire a new wave of transformation across rural and agricultural India.

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Esteemed Panel

The Grand Jury

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Coming Soon

Our distinguished panel of industry leaders, visionaries, and experts will be revealed shortly. Stay tuned to see who will be judging the future icons of agriculture.

Distinguished Recognition

Leaders of Impact - Agriculture
(Senior Category)

Leaders of Impact - Agriculture (40+) is a distinguished recognition platform created to honour experienced leaders above the age of 40 who have demonstrated sustained leadership, strategic vision, and measurable impact in India’s agriculture and allied sectors.

This category recognises individuals whose work has gone beyond short-term success to create long-lasting change - shaping institutions, influencing policy, strengthening value chains, empowering farmers, driving innovation, and contributing to sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth.

person_search Who We Are Looking For

business_center Senior agri-entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders
psychiatry Progressive and master farmers with multi-year impact
corporate_fare CXOs and senior leadership from agri, food, FMCG, and allied industries
diversity_3 Leaders of cooperatives, FPOs, and farmer institutions
science Scientists, researchers, and academicians with applied field impact
policy Policy leaders and institution builders in agriculture and rural development
volunteer_activism CSR and development sector leaders driving large-scale agri initiatives
precision_manufacturing Agri-tech and innovation leaders with long-term adoption and scale
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verified Eligibility Criteria

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Age Bracket

Leaders aged 40 years and above at the time of nomination.

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Professional Experience

Minimum of 20+ years of dedicated contribution to the agriculture sector.

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Measurable Impact

Demonstrated leadership with quantifiable outcomes and long-term sector growth.

"This recognition celebrates those who have led from the front, mentored the next generation, and played a defining role in shaping India’s agricultural ecosystem."

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Recognition

Award Categories

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checklist Eligibility Criteria

  • The nominee must be under 40 years of age.
  • Must be an Indian citizen or working primarily in India's agriculture or allied sectors.
  • Open to individuals, entrepreneurs, researchers, professionals, and influencers meeting the category criteria.
  • Must have demonstrable impact, innovation, or leadership in the agriculture domain.
  • Self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.
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rule Rules & Regulations

  • All nominations must be submitted through the official portal by the deadline.
  • Nominees must provide authentic and verifiable information; any false claims will lead to disqualification.
  • Required Supporting Documents for Nomination Evaluation:

    To ensure a fair and thorough evaluation, please upload the following mandatory documents along with your nomination:

    • Age Proof: Valid government-issued ID (Aadhar card, Passport, Driving License, etc.) to verify the nominee's age.
    • Photograph: A Recent passport-sized photograph of the nominee.
    • Proof of Work: Documentation demonstrating your contributions in the agriculture domain relevant to your chosen category. This can include case studies, project reports, testimonials, media articles, product brochures, or any other evidence showcasing your impact and achievements.
  • Nominations submitted without these documents will be considered incomplete and may not be evaluated.
  • Jury decisions are final and binding; no correspondence will be entertained post-decision.
  • Nominees may be contacted for interviews or additional information.
  • Organizers reserve the right to modify the awards process or categories if required.
  • By participating, nominees consent to the use of their information and images for promotional purposes.
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payments Fee Structure

A non-refundable nomination fee of INR 9,000 (plus taxes) is applicable for each submission. The nomination will be considered complete only after the fee payment is confirmed. Payment details and instructions will be provided upon form submission.

Bank Details for NEFT

  • A/c Holder Name: MAC KRISHI JAGRAN
  • A/C Number: 19800200000331
  • IFSC: FDRL0001980
  • Bank: Federal Bank
  • Account Type: Current

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Important Notice

Nominations will only be considered if payment is made in advance, before the jury evaluation. Krishi Jagran reserves the right to reject any nominations if the full fee is not submitted.

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On-Time Deadline

January 31st, 2026

Extended Deadline

March 31st, 2026

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