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Haryana to start Kisan Ratan Puraskar from this year

Chandigarh, Jan 30 (UNI) In order to encourage farmers, Haryana government will start ‘Kisan Ratan Puraskar’ from this year under which cash prize of Rs five lakh and a citation would be given.
The announcement to this effect was made by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister OP Dhankar during a function organised by the state government here on Wednesday to honour the farmers, whose names have been announced for Padma Shri 2019 award.
Mr Dhankar said that he is thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has decided to give the one of the highest honour of the country to 12 farmers. These included five prominent personalities from Haryana.
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02 May 2024 | 12:54 AM

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02 May 2024 | 12:38 AM

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