🏆 ANNOUNCING THE RAM SINGH MEMORIAL NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE AWARDS – 2026
Honouring India’s Unsung Heroes in Animal Welfare, Rescue, Rehabilitation & Compassionate Care
🐾 National Call for Nominations & Article Entries
Organized by Pashudhan Praharee
Under the Aegis of AgroVet Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) Livestock Institute of Training & Development (LITD) Goel Vet Pharma
📅 Commencement of Entries & Nominations: 21 June 2026
📩 Last Date for Submission: 10 August 2026
🎉 Result Announcement & Award Ceremony: 15 August 2026
A National Tribute to Compassion, Service and Animal Welfare
The Ram Singh Memorial National Animal Welfare Awards – 2026 is a prestigious national initiative instituted by Pashudhan Praharee under the aegis of ARDF, LITD and Goel Vet Pharma to recognize, honour and celebrate extraordinary contributions towards animal welfare, animal protection, rescue, rehabilitation and humane livestock management across India.
This award commemorates the inspiring legacy of Late Shri Ram Singh Ji, a decorated Air Force Veteran, eminent advocate, cooperative leader, visionary thinker and social reformer whose life was dedicated to service, compassion and nation-building.
Today, thousands of individuals and organizations across India work tirelessly for the welfare of animals. They rescue abandoned animals, manage shelters and gaushalas, provide veterinary care, educate communities, and advocate for animal rights—often without recognition.
The Ram Singh Memorial National Animal Welfare Awards seeks to identify, celebrate and honour these silent heroes whose dedication is transforming the lives of animals and communities alike.
🏅 Award Categories
Category-I
Ram Singh Memorial National Animal Welfare Excellence Award – 2026
(Selection through National-Level Article Writing Competition)
This category aims to encourage veterinarians, veterinary students, researchers, scientists, animal welfare professionals and animal lovers to share innovative ideas, practical experiences and scientific solutions that can strengthen animal welfare and One Health initiatives in India.
Category-II
🏆 Ram Singh Memorial Jeevdaya Puraskar – 2026
National Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare in India
This prestigious award recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, compassion and dedication towards animal welfare.
Nominations are invited from across India for:
✅ Animal Welfare Activists
✅ Animal Rescuers
✅ NGOs and Animal Welfare Organizations
✅ Animal Shelters and Gaushalas
✅ Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs)
✅ Pashu Sakhis
✅ A-HELP Workers
✅ Paravets
✅ Volunteers and Animal Lovers
✅ Grassroots Welfare Workers
Special preference will be given to those working in rural, tribal, remote and underserved areas.
Why This Award Matters
Animal welfare is not merely an act of kindness—it is a cornerstone of One Health, public health, environmental sustainability and responsible development.
The Ram Singh Memorial National Animal Welfare Awards aims to:
• Recognize outstanding contributions in animal welfare.
• Inspire future generations to embrace compassion and service.
• Promote awareness about animal rights and welfare.
• Encourage community-led animal welfare initiatives.
• Support India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 through humane and sustainable animal care.
Registration Fee
A non-refundable registration fee of ₹500/- is applicable for both categories.
Payment Details
Account Name: PASHUDHAN PRAHAREE
Bank Name: IDBI BANK
Account Number: 1131102000001779
IFSC Code: IBKL0001311
UPI / GPay / PhonePe / Paytm: 8092877290
Participants must share the payment receipt/screenshot along with their article submission or nomination documents.
About Late Shri Ram Singh
Late Shri Ram Singh (1940–1999) was a distinguished Air Force Veteran who served the nation during the 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars. He was honoured with several prestigious medals including the Seva Medal, Sangram Medal, Pancham Star and Rajat Jayanti Medal.
A highly accomplished scholar, advocate and cooperative leader, he served as National Director of IFFCO and KRIBHCO and played a pivotal role in strengthening the cooperative movement and advancing the interests of farmers across India.
His life exemplified patriotism, leadership, social service and compassion, values that continue to inspire this national award.
📧 Submission & Nomination Email: pashudhanpraharee@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.pashudhanpraharee.com
📞 Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh Editor-in-Chief, Pashudhan Praharee
Mobile: +91-9431309542
Let Compassion Be Celebrated.
Let Service Be Recognized.
Let the Voice of the Voiceless Be Heard.
Ram Singh Memorial National Animal Welfare Awards – 2026 ,Recognising India’s Champions of Animal Welfare
स्वर्गीय श्री राम सिंह जी जीवन परिचय
—_———-राम सिंह——-
वरिष्ठ राजनीतिज्ञ, कुशल अधिवक्ता, सहकारिता आंदोलन में राष्ट्रीय ख्याति प्राप्त, उन्मुक्त विचारक, महान समाजसेवी एवं बहुमुखी प्रतिभा संपन्न राम सिंह का जन्म सन 1940 में शिवरात्रि के दिन उत्तर प्रदेश के जनपद फतेहपुर के मलवाॅ ब्लॉक के अंतर्गत ग्राम मयाराम खेड़ा मजरे कोटिया में हुआ था। 3 सितंबर आप सन् 1957 को भारतीय वायुसेना में भर्ती हुए। इन्होंने सन् 1962 ,1965 एवं 1971 के युद्धों में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका अदा की। आपको सेवा पदक ,संग्राम पदक, पंचम स्टार, रजत जयंती पदक सहित कई पदको से सम्मानित किया गया। भारतीय वायुसेना बैंगलोर की हॉकी टीम के सदस्य भी रहे। नौकरी के दौरान आपने M.A, L.L.B ,साहित्य रत्न की परीक्षाएं उत्तीर्ण की एवं नौकरी के पश्चात सन् 1974 से वकालत करने लगे।
वर्ष 1987 से 1989 तक इफको (इंडियन फार्मर्स फर्टिलाइजर्स कोऑपरेटिव लिमिटेड) क्रभको(कृषक भारती कोऑपरेटिव लिमिटेड) के राष्ट्रीय निदेशक रहे। इफको एवं कृभको में इन्होंने किसानों एवं कर्मचारियों के हित के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सुधार किये ।देश के सबसे पुराने सहकारी बैंक डिस्टिक कोऑपरेटिव बैंक फतेहपुर(District co-operative Bank Fatehpur)के लगभग 10 वर्ष अध्यक्ष रहे तथा अनेक राष्ट्रीय एवं अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्तर की कई शीर्षस्थ सहकारी संस्थाओं के निदेशक /प्रतिनिधि रहे एवं कई सहकारी संस्थाओं की स्थापना की। भारत सरकार द्वारा इन्हें सहकारिता के क्षेत्र में अभूतपूर्व योगदान हेतु सम्मानित किया गया। सन् 1989 एवं 1992 में तत्कालीन भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस पार्टी से बिंदकी विधानसभा जनपद फतेहपुर से विधानसभा का चुनाव भी लड़ा।
29 जुलाई सन 1999 में इनका निधन हो गया जिससे सहकारिता का एक स्तंभ धराशाही हो गया एवं सहकारिता आंदोलन के एक युग का अंत हो गया।
प्रस्तुति-
डॉ जितेंद्र सिंह पुत्र स्वर्गीय राम सिंह
मूलनिवासी -ग्राम मयारामखेड़ा मजरे कोटिया
ब्लॉक -मलवाॅ , तहसील -बिंदकी जनपद -फतेहपुर (उत्तर प्रदेश)
