Chhattisgarh Farmer Vaman Tikriha Wins Krishak Ratna Award for Transforming Agriculture Through Organic Innovation and Diversification

Nov 03, 2025 09:08 am CST

Vaman Tikriha from Baloda Bazar district has been honored with Chhattisgarh's prestigious Dr Khubchand Baghel Krishak Ratna Award for his remarkable achievements in organic farming. After 25 years of dedicated work, Tikriha has created a sustainable agricultural model combining organic aromatic rice cultivation, horticulture, fish farming, and animal husbandry, demonstrating how diversified farming approaches can transform rural livelihoods and inspire the next generation of farmers.