PRODUCTIVITY AWARDS

Cardamom-large
(Amomum subulatum)
 
The Large Cardamom Awards were instituted by the Spices Board in 1996 to recognise and encourage growers who have achieved high level of productivity. The award consists of one first prize and two second prizes. The first prize carries a cash award of Rs. 25,000/- a citation and certificate. Each second prize carries a cash award of Rs. 15,000/- a citation and certificate. Winners for the award 2002 and 2003 were selected on the basis of nominations filed and verified in 2002-03 and 2003-04 respectively.

Large Cardamom Award 2003-04

 
First prize
Shri Nar Bahadur Tamling is a small but progressive farmer from West Sikkim owning an yielding area of 0.80 hectare. During the year his production was 1428 Kg. of dry cardamom per hectare. This commendable achievement in productivity was obtained by him through adoption of proper practices, namely, replanting with high yielding varieties, sprinkler irrigation and regular cultural operations like weeding, mulching, trashing and shade regulation.

Shri NAR BAHADUR TAMLING
HEE GAON
WEST SIKKIM.

  

 
Second prize
Shri Nima Sherpa is a small but progressive farmer from Darjeeling owning an area of 1.20 hectare. During the year his production was 1067 Kg. of dry cardamom per hectare. This commendable achievement in productivity was obtained by him through adoption of proper practices, namely, replanting with high yielding varieties, sprinkler irrigation and regular cultural operations like weeding, mulching, trashing and shade regulation.
 

Shri NIMA SHERPA
TAGUNG BUSTY
DARJEELING
KALIMPONG
WEST BENGAL

   
Second prize
Shri Premzing Bhutia is a small but progressive farmer from Darjeeling owning an area of 0.40 hectare. During the year his production was 804 Kg. of dry cardamom per ha. This commendable achievement in productivity was obtained by him through adoption of proper practices, namely, replanting with high yielding varieties, sprinkler irrigation and regular cultural operations like weeding, mulching, trashing and shade regulation.

Shri PREMZING BHUTIA
KABI
NORTH SIKKIM

  

Large Cardamom Award 2003-04

 
First prize
Shri Lakpa Temba Sherpa is a small but progressive farmer from Darjeeling District. During the year his production was 966 Kg. of dry cardamom per hectare. This commendable achievement in productivity was obtained by him through adoption of traditional organic farming practices, sprinkler irrigation and regular cultural operations like weeding, mulching, trashing and shade regulation.
 

Shri Lakpa Temba Sherpa
Passabong Busty,
Gumbadara P.O. Lava.
Kalimpong.
Darjeeling

   
Second prize
Shri Passang Tencho Lepcha is a progressive farmer and active social worker from the remote tribal area of North Sikkim owning an yielding area of 1.50 hectare. During the year his production was 900 Kg. of dry cardamom per hectare. He attributes his success to selection of high yielding varieties, timely cultural operations and judicious irrigation during summer.

Shri Passang Tencho Lepcha
Menrongong Busty,
P.O. Phamtam,
North Sikkim.

  

 
Second prize
Shri Lafuti Sherpa is a progressive small grower from East Sikkim owning an area of 1.50 hectare. During the year he produced 702 Kg. of dry cardamom per hectare. Adoption of appropriate cultural practices like weeding, mulching, trashing, shade regulation and application of organic inputs are factors responsible for this tremendous achievement in productivity.
 

Shri Lafuti Sherpa
Parangdara,
P.O. Lingtam
(Via) Rongli,
East Sikkim.