AMI Awards - Agri Machinery Innovation Awards

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Concept

The Agri Machinery Innovations Awards & Conclave 2026 is a prestigious national platform dedicated to celebrating excellence and catalyzing innovation in the agricultural machinery sector. Co-organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), and supported by the Tractor Manufacturers Association (TMA) and Power Tillers Association of India (PTAI), this event will recognize cutting-edge technologies—from smart tractors and agri drones to grassroots jugad innovations—that are revolutionizing Indian agriculture.

The conclave will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, technologists, and farmers to explore the future of mechanized farming and accelerate the adoption of sustainable, inclusive, and tech-driven agri-solutions across India.

Meet the Jury

Chair

Dr SN Jha DDG Agricultural Engineering, ICAR
& President, ISAE

Co-Chairs

Dr AK Singh Vice Chancellor, RLBCAU, Jhansi
Dr Pitam Chandra Former Director, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal
Dr HK Bhanwala Former Chairman, NABARD
Dr P Chandra Shekara Director General, CIRDAP

Jury

Dr CR Mehta Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal
Dr Nachiket Kotwaliwale Director, ICAR-CIPHET,
Ludhiana
Mr Pramod Kumar Chaudhary President, BAERC
Dr PK Sahoo Head of the Department, Agricultural Engineering, IARI and Secretary General, ISAE
Dr VN Kale Additional Commissioner(Mechanization & Technology), Ministry of Agriculture
Mr Samuel Praveen Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Dr Sushma Sudhisri Technical Expert, NRAA, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Dr Rajarshi Roy Burman ADG Agricultural Extension, ICAR
Dr PP Rao Director, CFMTTI, Budni
Mr Yudhvir Singh National General Secretary, BKU
Dr AK Mishra President, Delhi Chapter, ISAE
Mr Ashok Anantharaman Former COO, ACE Tractors
Ms Atreyee Talapatra Head Special Projects (CII)
Mr Gaurav Phull Vice President, Marketing, Yokohama
Mr Mrityunjay singh Former MD, CLAAS
Mr Sunil Johnson Former Business Head, Krish e, Mahindra & Mahindra
Mr Kaushal Jaiswal Former President, Irrigation Association of India
Mr Sumit Jalan Ex - Chief operating Officer, SHRACHI
Dr Rajaram Tripathi Founder, MD Herbal Farms and Research Center, Raipur
Ms Neetuben Patel Founder & MD, Sajeevan

AMI 2026: Conclave & Awards

Krishi Jagran invites you to be a part of AMI 2026: CONCLAVE & AWARDS, a platform recognizing & celebrating the spirit of innovation in agricultural mechanization. Whether you are a tractor giant with trailblazing technology or a farmer with a groundbreaking 'Jugaad' solution, your contribution is vital for a 'Vikasit Bharat'. Nominate your innovations today and showcase how you are transforming farming!

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