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The Chaudhary Charan Singh AWARDS
Second Edition
Chaudhary Charan Singh
The nation remembers Chaudhary Charan Singh, the honourable 5th Prime Minister of India, as a visionary statesman who deeply understood the struggles of India's rural population and devoted his life to transforming our agricultural landscape.
He was hailed as the ‘Champion of Indian Farmers ’. Under his leadership the nation witnessed many bold land reforms that focused on empowering our farmers with equitable access to land, resources, and markets. His policies not just laid the groundwork for India’s agricultural revolution, ensuring that the voice of rural India was heard at the highest levels of governance, it also gave birth to Kisan Trust. A not-for-profit foundation that continues to carry forward his welfare policies in the rural regions of India that have been nurtured by him and his family. Inspired by his memory and his visionary reformist views, the trust forges ahead in its philanthropic projects.
For members of the trust, 2024 became a historic year when Charan Singh ji was posthumously conferred with The Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. The nation not just remembered this champion but also acknowledged the need to create a prosperous and self-reliant rural India. This historic recognition further cemented his place as a true protagonist of the village and its community and a national leader who tirelessly worked for the upliftment of farmers and the rural sector.
The Chaudhary Charan Singh AWARDS
To celebrate this momentous year and in the spirit of the Bharat Ratna, Kisan Trust expands the CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH AWARDS that will now onwards, not just honour feisty journalists but also thinkers, innovators, scientists and activists who have contributed in furthering the rural economy and the agricultural industry.
Expanding the scope of these awards, the trust not only honours courageous and honest journalists but also recognises and celebrates pioneering and innovative contributions in agricultural research and practices. In doing so, the trust aims to uphold Chaudhary Charan Singh’ s vision of a progressive and prosperous rural India.
The Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards will thus continue to acknowledge individuals and organisations that embody his values of courage, innovation and dedication to the welfare of society.
The Chaudhary Charan
Singh AWARDS
20th December, 2025
Categories | Criterion | Timeline
Kisan Trust will announce the awards through a press conference in the last week of November, inviting nominations in the various categories. The date to file nomination is between 25th August - 31st October.
A credible jury consisting of Kisan Trust board members and stalwart thinkers and leaders across industries will select the final awardees who will be honoured in the following categories:
The jury members for the award ceremony include:
- Dr. Yashveer Singh (Chairman, Kisan Trust)
- Dr. A.K. Singh (Retired Director, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa)
- Prof. Tariq Mansoor (Former Vice-Chancellor, AMU)
- Mrs. Sonia Singh (Senior Journalist, NDTV)
- Mr. Praveen Jain (Senior Photojournalist)
The jury will consider public suggestions and assess the nominated candidates' contributions before finalizing the winners.
The Chaudhary Charan
Singh AWARDS
20th December, 2025
Categories | Criterion | Timeline
The Krishi
Ratna Award- कृषि रत्न पुरस्कार : Recognizing
excellence in agricultural innovation, this award comprises two
categories:-
1. ) Kisan Puraskar - किसान पुरस्कार (Individuals only)
2. ) Krishak Utthaan Puraskar- कृषक उत्थान पुरस्कार (For Individuals and Organizations.)
The Seva
Ratna Award - सेवा रत्न पुरस्कार : For selfless
service to humanity. (Individual and Organisation.)
The Kalam Ratna Award - कलम रत्न पुरस्कार : For feisty reportage. (Individuals only)
The Krishi Ratna Award aims to recogniseand honour outstanding contributions and innovations in the field of agriculture. The motive behind this award is to felicitate both organisations and individuals for having uplifted and reformed agricultural practices, brought forth a scientific excellence in them, and been instrumental in rural livelihood enhancement.
Eligible nominees will include agricultural experts, researchers, and industrystakeholders with measurable impact. Winners will be selected by an esteemedpanel of experts.
The Seva Ratna Award celebrates the spirit of selfless service by honoring individuals and organizations dedicated to the welfare, equality, and upliftment of society. It acknowledges those whose efforts have brought transformative change to marginalized communities and advanced social empowerment.
Not only will they be awarded for theirselfless service but also their ideas and schemes that have helped in taking forwardthe nation ’ s SDG goals. Special impetus will be placed on environment activismgiven the havoc climate change is playing on rural economies and livelihoods.
For a democracy to thrive, it is important that its media is able to express its views fearlessly and report freely. An independent and unbiased media must be able to comment on public issues without censorship or restraint and inform the public of the government proceedings and policies. The public also has a corresponding right to receive news in an unadulterated, unbiased format.
As a means to protect the rights of media users, including members of ethnic and linguistic minorities, and, to encourage an independent and diverse media, Kisan Trust has instituted the Fearless Journalism Award that recognises journalists who have shown exceptional courage and dedication to their craft
Presidents of Kisan Trust (1979–Present)
Chaudhary Charan Singh (1979–1987):
Founder and
guiding force, he laid the moral and ideological foundation of the Trust
with his unwavering commitment to rural justice and dignity.
Ajay Singh (1987–1992):
A seasoned journalist, he
carried forward the Trust’s values during a crucial transition period
and expanded its outreach through 'Asli Bharat'.
Chaudhary Ajit Singh (1992–2014):
A national leader
and former Union Minister, he gave the Trust a modern institutional
shape while staying true to his father’s legacy.
Jayant Chaudhary (2014–2024):
With a focus on
youth, inclusion and technology, he launched several progressive
initiatives including digital literacy and women’s empowerment programs.
Dr. Yashveer Singh (2024–Present):
An academic with
strong rural grounding, he brings clarity and continuity to the Trust’s
vision.
KISAN TRUST
Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
A Charitable Trust registered under the Societies Registration Act ,1860, Kisan Trust was established on 3rd April 1979. Its foundation stems from the belief that a nation can only prosper when the socioeconomic conditions of its rural people is improved.
The aims and objects of the Kisan Trust are to educate India ’ s rural masses against exploitation and injustice, to foster unity and solidarity amongst them. The Trust is non-political, non-profit making in nature
"The true India resides in its villages"
CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH
