Which state will be awarded with Krishi Karman Award for 2015-16 for wheat production?
Q. Which state will be awarded with Krishi Karman Award for 2015-16 for wheat production?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Notes: Madhya Pradesh will be awarded with the Union Government's Krishi Karman Award for 2015-16 for wheat production. It is the fifth consecutive year that Madhya Pradesh will be conferred with the prestigious Krishi Karman Award. MP wheat production in 2015-16 stood at 184.10 lakh tonnes as against 171.03 lakh tonnes in 2014-15, a rise of 7.64%. The award instituted by the Union Agriculture Ministry carries a trophy, citation and cash prize of Rs. 2 crore. In addition, the cash reward of Rs. 2 lakh and a citation letter will be handed over to a woman and a male farmer as 'best wheat producer'.

 

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