The awards had been set up to create awareness on ‘Integrated nutrient management’ among the farming community in the States of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh,by the FAI-WR in collaboration with fertiliser manufacturing/marketing companies who undertook crop productivity enhancement project during the year 2008-09.
The awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 51, 000 each and are being given to the companies doing outstanding work in the respective fields.