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Deenanath Rajput Awarded 2nd Rohini Nayyar Prize

November 1, 2023

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The Second Rohini Nayyar Prize for outstanding contribution to rural development was presented to Deenanath Rajput for his work on empowering tribal women in Bastar, Chattisgarh.

What is Rohini Nayyar Prize?

Rohini Nayyar prize awarded was in memory of the late economist-administrator Rohini Nayyar who contributed various academic journals on rural development and served as principal advisor in the Planning Commission. It came with a trophy, a citation and cash prize of Rs 10 lakh.

Work of Deenanath Rajput

He set up the farmers producers organization (FPO), in 2018 with an initial membership of 337 women from Jagdalpur in Bastar, a district known to be a hub of Naxalite activities.
It helps women farmers by providing them with agricultural extension services, building cold storage infrastructure, connecting them with national and international markets for their products.

News Source: The Indian Express

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