Sethrichem Sangtam was awarded the first Rohini Nayyar prize for outstanding contribution to rural development.
He helped triple the incomes of 1,200 marginalised farmers in Eastern Nagaland through his organisation ‘Better Life Foundation’.
The prize awarded to an individual 40 years or under in age.
The prize will be given out annually by the Nayyar Foundation for Social and Economic Purpose, set up to contribute to the social and economic development in India.