Krantijyoti Nari Shakti Samman – Savitribai Phule Excellence Award 2026

December 20, 2025

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Krantijyoti Nari Shakti Samman – Savitribai Phule Excellence Award 2026

(Celebrating Courage, Knowledge & Leadership of Women in Veterinary, Agriculture & Allied Sciences)

Call for Nominations & Article Submissions

Nominations and entries are invited from Women Veterinarians and Women Professionals from Agriculture & Allied Sectors across India for the Savitribai Phule Excellence Award – 2026, to be conferred in honour of Savitribai Phule Jayanti (3 January 2026).

The award is instituted by

Pashudhan Praharee (www.pashudhanpraharee.com) &
AgroVet Research & Development Foundation (ARDF)
in collaboration withVeterinary Association of India (VAI),
Goel Vet Pharma,
Livestock Institute of Training & Development (LITD) (www.litd.in),
and CM Singh Endowment Trust.

About the Award

The Savitribai Phule Excellence Award – 2026 recognises and celebrates exceptional women professionals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, dedication, and social impact in the fields of Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Allied Sectors.

The award honours women professionals whose commitment and professional excellence have significantly contributed to strengthening India’s Agro-Veterinary ecosystem, empowering rural communities, and advancing the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

Award Objectives

To encourage excellence, leadership, and innovation among women veterinarians and agri-allied professionals
To highlight role models who inspire future generations
To promote quality agro-veterinary services and ethical professional standards
To recognise women as agents of change in rural development, animal health, and food security

Savitribai Phule: A Legacy of Courage & Education

Savitribai Phule (3 January 1831 – 10 March 1897) was India’s first female teacher, a social reformer, and one of the earliest feminists of the nation. At a time when education for women was prohibited, she defied social barriers and dedicated her life to women’s education, social justice, and equality.

Despite facing extreme resistance, social humiliation, and violence, she and her husband Jyotiba Phule established 18 schools, educated girls from marginalised communities, and laid the foundation of inclusive and secular education in India.

The Savitribai Phule Excellence Award is a tribute to her unwavering spirit, courage, and vision, reflecting the same values in today’s women professionals.

Award Categories

Savitribai Phule Excellence Award – 2026

(For Women Veterinarians & Women Agri-Allied Professionals)
Mode of Selection: All India Article Writing Competition

Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule Women Achiever’s Award – 2026

(For Women Veterinarians & Women Agri-Allied Professionals)
Mode of Selection: Nomination

Women professionals with extraordinary achievements will be selected by a distinguished national jury.

Who Can Apply

Women Veterinarians (Government / Private / Academic / Field / Entrepreneur)
Women Professionals from Agriculture & Allied Sectors
Minimum qualification:
- BVSc & AH (from VCI-recognised college) or
- Recognised degree in Agriculture / Allied Sciences

Important Dates

Application & Article Submission:
20 December 2025 – 20 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Announcement of Results:
26 January 2026 (Republic Day)

Why Nominate?

By nominating a woman professional, you:

Honour her leadership and contribution
Recognise her hard work, resilience, and impact
Elevate her professional visibility at national and global levels
Inspire countless other women to lead and innovate

When we celebrate one woman’s success, we celebrate the strength of all women.

Topics for All India Article Writing Competition

Participants may submit articles on any one of the following themes:

Women Veterinarians / Agri-Allied Professionals driving innovation in animal health and agriculture
Success stories of women professionals in veterinary and allied sectors
Field-based case studies and practical experiences
Personal professional journeys and challenges
Role of women professionals in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047