PRAN (Preservation and Proliferation of Rural Resources and Nature) has earned numerous national and international awards, recognitions, and appreciations for its outstanding contributions to sustainable agriculture, natural farming, rural livelihoods, and community development. Through its pioneering work in promoting the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), agroecological farming practices, climate-resilient agriculture, and farmer-led innovations, PRAN has been recognized by government institutions, universities, research organizations, and international organizations.

Over the years, PRAN has represented India at several national and international conferences, sharing its experiences in sustainable agriculture, food security, climate resilience, and rural development. These recognitions reflect the organization’s commitment to empowering small and marginal farmers, strengthening women-led livelihoods, promoting sustainable farming systems, and improving rural communities through innovation and knowledge sharing.

Major Awards & Recognitions

• 2026 – Shreshth NGO Samman Puraskar.
• 2023 – Mr. Anil Kumar Verma, Chief Functionary of PRAN, was elected as an Ashoka Fellow, joining the global network of leading social entrepreneurs for his pioneering work in sustainable agriculture and the System of Root Intensification (SRI).
• 2018 – Outstanding Social Worker Award by Vikash Anweshan Foundation, Mumbai.
• 2014 – National SKOCH Award (Gold Category) for Agro-Ecological Innovation, Food Security, and Rural Development.
• Recognition under the Bihar Innovation Forum for grassroots agricultural innovation.
• Certificate from the Bihar Innovation Forum for innovation of the Rabi Weeder.
• Certificate from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and ICTA.
• Certificate from Bihar Agricultural University for the National Seminar on Rural Youth in Family Farming.
• Best Stall Award from Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour.
• Appreciation Certificate from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.
• Certificate of Recognition from Harvard University, Boston, USA.
• Farmer Mr. Santosh Kumar was honoured by Shri Sharad Pawar for successfully promoting the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation.
• Farmer Mr. Jayjeet Kumar received a cash prize of ₹50,000 from Shri Narendra Modi, then Chief Minister of Gujarat, for excellence in agriculture.
• Ms. Kunti Devi, Bihar’s first SRI woman farmer, was honoured as the Chief Guest at the Farmers’ Fair organized by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour.
• Invited to present PRAN’s work at the Global Conference on Development Dialogue organized by the Deshpande Foundation.
• Represented PRAN at international conferences hosted by Harvard University and Cornell University, USA.
• Presented field experiences at the Food Policy Workshop organized by the Indian Association of Rome, New Delhi.
• Participated in the ICIMOD International Workshop on sustainable development in Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Invited as Chair and Speaker at the 4th World Congress of Food 2015 held in Qingdao, China.