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The Ministry of Agriculture granted ‘Agricultural Important Person (AIP)’ status to 13 individuals in recognition of their contributions in various fields of agriculture on Wednesday.
Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque conferred the AIP status as the chief guest on the 13 individuals at a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, read a press release.
AIP Policy was first enacted in 2019. In light of this, this honour is being given for the first time this year.
The agriculture minister said that AIP is a great initiative to honour the farmers, agronomists, entrepreneurs, producers, and farmers who contribute significantly to the country’s agricultural sector.
“The introduction of AIP awards marks a new chapter in the agriculture sector. As a result, the status of the agricultural profession will increase further,” Razzaque added.
Deputy Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Habibun Nahar spoke as a special guest at the AIP award ceremony, presided over by Agriculture Secretary Md Saidul Islam, the release added.
The government formulated the AIP Policy in 2019 to award Agriculturally Important Person (AIP) Award every year to honor and encourage those involved in agriculture, who are one of the key players for the success of agriculture in the country.
A total of 13 people were adorned with the Agriculturally Important Person (AIP) award- 2020 today.
Among them, two already received the prestigious ‘Bangabandhu National Agriculture Award’ gold medals earlier.
It was stated in the ceremony that the AIP awardees will enjoy the same facilities and honor as the Commercially Important Person (CIP) awardees.
