# Indian state agricultural recognition programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-state-agricultural-recognition-programs > Updated: 2026-10-25T09:00:05.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. State governments in India are implementing initiatives to recognize agricultural innovation and progress. In Gujarat, the government scheduled a ceremony to present the ‘Best ATMA Farmer Awards’ to 93 farmers for achievements in areas such as natural farming, horticulture, and animal husbandry. The initiative includes the inauguration of approximately 100 sales centres for natural farming produce and a partnership between the Directorate of Agriculture and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to integrate satellite technology into agricultural advisories. In Assam, the government announced the Assam Gaurav Awards to honor significant contributions to the agricultural sector. Recipients include Harkanta Basumatary for work in palm oil cultivation and the Padumpathar Agro Organic Producers Company Limited, a collective focused on organic cultivation and international supply. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Assam Government honors agricultural innovators with Gaurav Awards Assam's Gaurav Awards have been presented to farmer Harkanta Basumatary for palm oil cultivation and the Padumpathar Agro Organic Producers Company Limited for its large-scale organic farming collective. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/assam-government-honors-agricultural-innovators-with-gaurav-awards ### 2026-10-02: Gujarat to honor 93 farmers with Best ATMA awards Gujarat will honor 93 farmers with the ‘Best ATMA Farmer Awards’ and inaugurate 100 natural farming sales centres. A new partnership with ISRO will also introduce satellite technology to assist agriculturalists 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gujarat-to-honor-93-farmers-with-best-atma-awards --- Cite as: Indian state agricultural recognition programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-state-agricultural-recognition-programs