Correct option is D
The Correct Answer is: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
In July 2024, the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative was honored with the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.
In July 2024, the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative was honored with the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.
This prestigious award recognized APCNF's significant contributions to sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and ecosystem protection.
The program, initiated by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2016, supports smallholder farmers in transitioning from chemical-intensive agriculture to natural farming methods.
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APCNF Program Highlights:
- Implementing Body: Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS)
- Reach: Over a million smallholder farmers across 500,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity:
Established: 2020
Prize Amount:€1 million
2024 Co-Recipients:
- Dr. Rattan Lal(USA/India): Renowned soil scientist honored for his soil-centric approach to agriculture.
- SEKEM(Egypt): Recognized for promoting biodynamic farming and sustainable development.
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