AWARD
YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
The young scientist award contest shall be organized to encourage the scientific temper among the th students/young scientists. The contestant shall submit the abstract of the paper by 30 June, 2024 by visiting website of CRDA i.e. www.crdaindia.com and extended summary of maximum 5 pages to the Secretary CRDA through Email: intconfcrda2024@gmail.com before 30-09-2024 positively. A memento, certicate and gold medal/cash prize of Rs.11000/- will be given. The contestant should be below the age of 35 years (As on 30.06.2024). There is no age bar for the co-authors. All the authors should be the member of the Cotton Research and Development Association.

The contestant have to give the following certificate
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Certify that the paper entitled," ............................................. "presented for the “The Young Scientist Award” is pertaining to the major work done by the candidate: ...................... (Name). It is further certified that the work has not been published or presented for any other award till date. Signature of the Head of the Department/Advisor/Guide

CRDA COTTON SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR
This award is open for the Life Members of CRDA. This award is in two categories i.e below 45 yrs and above 45 yrs of age. This is open for the scientists/ researcher working in cotton crop in public and private institution. A common proforma is available on the website of CRDA. The screening committee consisting of Eminent Scientist of India will evaluate. A Memento, Certicate and a Gold Medal/Cash Prize of Rs. 11000/- will be given. Duly filled proforma may be sent through Email: intconfcrda2024@ gmail.com and also submit the hard copy of the same by 30-06-2024.

LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The penal of judges will select the outstanding Scientist/Officer both from public and private sectors from India. The interested candidates may send their resume to Secretary CRDA through Email: intconfcrda2024@gmail.com by 30.06.2024. Please send the hard copy also.

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is open for cotton scientists who have worked in cotton crop for atleast 5 years and attained the position of Deans/Directors or equivalent position in ICAR institutions/SAU's or any other private or public organization. The screening committee of CRDA will evaluate the Awardee. This award is for members of CRDA. Interested scientists are required to send their resume through Email: intconfcrda2024@ gmail.com latest by 30.06.2024 along with hard copy.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AWARD
The award is open for all agro based Industries/Companies. The contestants shall submit a comprehensive activities report of the company/industry to Secretary CRDA on or before 30-06-2024 through Email: intconfcrda2024@gmail.com and send hard copy also.

BEST ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD
The Best Oral and Poster Presentation award will be selected by a panel of judges in each category. The abstract selected for oral presentations, the presenters should submit the extended summary/full paper of maximum 5 pages by 31-07-2024 through Email: intconfcrda2024 @gmail.com

BEST THESIS AWARD
The best award for M.Sc. and Ph.D thesis in cotton crop are invited to those who have completed their degree between 01.01.2020 to 31.12.2023. The last date for submission of copy of thesis is 30.06.2024. The award will be given during the inaugural functions of the conference, the registration of conference is compulsory for the awardees.