Q. Which state has bagged Krishi Karman Award 2015-16 for increase in food grains production?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Notes: Himachal Pradesh has bagged Krishi Karman Award 2015-16 for commendable increase in food grains production. The state Agriculture Department has been selected for this award for the 3rd time due to their dedicated efforts in extending technological inputs and services to the farmers which resulted in increase in food grains production. The award would carries a trophy, citation and cash prize. Apart from this, the department has also done considerable work in promoting poly-house cultivation, crop diversification, micro irrigation, organic farming and soil health management. The state was also conferred the Krishi Karman Award for 2011-12 for increase in wheat production and in 2014-15 for increasing food grains production.
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