The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) has won the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity.
- APCNF is Andhra Pradesh State government’s initiative launched through Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS) seven years ago,
- Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity is an award instituted by Portugal-based Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (CGF) and presented annually to individuals and organisations contributing to global food security, climate resilience and ecosystem protection.
- The APCNF shares this year’s one million euro prize money with two others-renowned soil scientist Rattan Lal and Egypt-based SEKEM, a conglomeration of NGOs and businesses championing holistic approaches to tackle climate change.