Concept
The Farm Rani of India Awards (FROI) 2026 is envisioned as India’s most prestigious national platform dedicated exclusively to recognising women transforming agriculture through wealth creation, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, communication, and grassroots impact.
Organised by Krishi Jagran, India’s leading agricultural media and rural engagement network, FROI is designed not merely as an awards platform, but as a nationally transformative and globally relevant movement celebrating women-led agricultural leadership at scale.
FROI celebrates the rise of India’s Agricultural Queens, women transforming agriculture through leadership, enterprise, innovation, sustainability, and rural impact.
FROI emerges from the visionary ecosystem created by Fmr. M. C. Dominic, Founder of Krishi Jagran, known for pioneering bold and transformational agricultural movements that redefined how Indian agriculture recognises leadership, enterprise, innovation, farmer dignity, and rural aspiration.
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Vision
To establish India’s most influential and globally respected platform recognising women transforming agriculture through leadership, enterprise, innovation, communication, sustainability, and rural impact.
Mission
- check_circle To recognise women driving agricultural transformation
- check_circle To create national visibility for women-led agricultural success stories
- check_circle To inspire future generations of women agricultural leaders
- check_circle To strengthen women-led agribusiness ecosystems
- check_circle To celebrate women creating wealth through agriculture
- check_circle To amplify women’s voices in agriculture and food systems
- check_circle To build a national ecosystem of women-led agricultural leadership
Global Context
IYWF 2026 & International Momentum
The year 2026 represents a defining global moment for women in agriculture.
Supported by global development and agricultural communication ecosystems, FROI 2026 becomes one of India’s most significant national responses to the global movement recognising women in agriculture.
The convergence includes:
- check_circle International Year of Women Farmers (IYWF 2026)
- check_circle 115th International Women’s Day
- check_circle Growing global recognition of women-led agriculture
- check_circle Sustainable and inclusive food systems
- check_circle Climate-resilient agriculture initiatives
- check_circle Women-led rural entrepreneurship
- check_circle International focus on nutrition, sustainability, and food security
Award Categories
Explore the diverse categories designed to recognize excellence across every segment of the agricultural ecosystem.
Evaluation & Selection Methodology
All nominations received under the Agri Changemakers of India Awards shall be evaluated through a structured, transparent, and impact-driven assessment process comprising three stages:
Stage 1
Screening & Eligibility Verification
- arrow_forward_ios All submitted nominations reviewed for completeness and eligibility compliance
- arrow_forward_ios Verification of basic qualifying criteria specific to each award category
- arrow_forward_ios Screening by FROI secretariat against stated evaluation parameters
- arrow_forward_ios Shortlisting of eligible nominations for jury review
Stage 2
Independent Jury Evaluation
Shortlisted nominations evaluated by an independent jury comprising:
- arrow_forward_ios Agricultural scientists and research leaders
- arrow_forward_ios Development sector experts and practitioners
- arrow_forward_ios Policy makers and government agricultural officials
- arrow_forward_ios Academic leaders from agricultural universities
- arrow_forward_ios Rural development professionals and NGO leaders
- arrow_forward_ios Agricultural media and communication representatives
- arrow_forward_ios Industry and agri-business experts
Stage 3
Final Selection & Award Conferral
- arrow_forward_ios Jury deliberations based on consolidated evaluation scores
- arrow_forward_ios Final awardees selected through consensus or majority jury decision
- arrow_forward_ios Results maintained in strict confidentiality until the award ceremony
- arrow_forward_ios Award conferral at the National FROI Award Ceremony
Core Evaluation Parameters
Applied across all categories
Grassroots Impact
Demonstrated change at the farm or community level
Innovation
Novelty and creative approach in solving agricultural challenges
Farmer & Community Reach
Breadth and depth of beneficiary engagement
Sustainability
Long-term viability and ecological responsibility
Scalability
Potential for replication and wider adoption
Social Contribution
Positive impact on marginalized and underserved groups
Inclusivity
Engagement with women, youth, tribals, and disadvantaged communities
Leadership
Demonstrated initiative, vision, and community mobilization
Transformation Potential
Lasting systemic change created