1. Objectives :
Awards to MSMEs
The Indian entrepreneurs are very creative to innovate new products and processes as well as provide innovative services to remain competitive in domestic andglobal market. To encourage such innovative efforts and promote their spirit in larger interest of qualitative development of MSME, the Ministry of MSME recognizes the contributions of these entrepreneurs for their outstanding performance and motivate and encourage them by conferring awards at the National Level.
Rankings to States / UTs, Aspirational Districts and Banks under Institutional Category
Additionally, in order to motivate the State/ UT Governments and Aspirational Districts for the development and growth of MSMEs in their area of jurisdiction, provision of Rankings at the National level for the State/ UT Governments and Aspirational Districts has also been made accordingly..
Similarly, provision of Rankings has also been made for the bankers for their excellence in the credit lending to Micro and Small Enterprises.
2. Award details
Highest award in the country for MSMEs.
- Trophy & Certificate
- Cash Prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Award Winning MSMEs
3. Eligibility Conditions
The eligible MSMEs will submit online applications in the relevant category of awards. An enterprise can apply for more than one category of award. However, if a particular MSME is selected for more than One award, the MSME will be given higher category award. In no case a particular MSME will get more than one award.
The Awardee shall not be nominated or considered for the same or lower category of award in the subsequent 4 year (s). However, there will be no bar for an awardee to be nominated or considered for a higher category of award in subsequent year.
Essential Conditions for Eligibility (System Guided Application Process)
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
| S No |
Condition |
Proof |
Remarks |
| 1 |
Udyam Registration |
Valid Udyam Registration Number |
System will pick all the details of the Unit from Udyam Registration DataBase (This will be cross checked with the data to be filled by the Unit for Identification & Financial Parameters). In case the details of the applicant MSME does not match with those in Udyam Registration, the application for National Award will be rejected. |
| 2 |
Clearance of the Unit from Environmental Angle |
Valid Environmental Clearance certificate from the competent authority |
In case the unit is exempted from Environment Clearance, then the exemption certificate signed declaration to be uploaded |
| 3 |
Industrial License/Fire/Ex plosive etc |
Valid Certificate from the competent authority |
In case the unit is exempted, then the exemption certificate or signed declaration to be uploaded |
| 4 |
Social Security Norms ESI/ EPF etc. |
Challans to be uploaded |
In case the unit is exempted, then the exemption certificate or signed declaration to be uploaded (The numbers indicated would be cross checked with the number of employees to be filled by the applicant subsequently) |
| 5 |
Other Certificates |
Applicant has to give an online declaration that there is no criminal case/tax liability etc pending against it. It also has to upload a certificate that all bank accounts are standard as on the date of filing application |
| 6 |
Affirmation |
Certified that I have cleared all the Income Tax dues and I am not involved in any economic or other offence for which legal action/enquiry is pending against me and also the above information furnished by me is correct. I undertake to refund the cash prize, trophy and certificate, if awarded to me, in case it is ever found that the information furnished above was incorrect. Further, I may also be liable for any action under the law of the land for any false declaration. |
4. Categories of National MSME Awards at the National Level :
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Awards for Manufacturing Entrepreneurship ( 12 Awards)
|
| S No |
Awards |
Number |
Prize |
| 1 |
Micro Enterprises (Overall) |
3 Awards (Top 3) |
1 st - Rs 3 lakh
2 nd - Rs 2 lakh
3 rd - Rs 1 lakh |
| 2 |
Small Enterprises (Overall) |
2 Awards (Top 2 Awards) |
1 st - Rs 3 lakh
2 nd - Rs 2 lakh |
| 3 |
Medium Enterprises (Overall) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 4 |
Technologically Efficient Manufacturing Enterprises |
3 Awards
(1 Awards each for Micro, Small and
Medium enterprise Category) |
3 Awards of
Rs 3 lakh each |
| 5 |
Export Oriented Manufacturing Enterprises |
3 Awards
(1 Awards each for Micro, Small and
Medium enterprise Category) |
3 Awards of
Rs 3 lakh each |
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Awards for Service Entrepreneurship (9 Awards)
|
| S No |
Awards |
Number |
Prize |
| 1 |
Micro Enterprises (Overall) |
3 Awards (Top 3) |
1 st - Rs 3 lakh
2 nd - Rs 2 lakh
3 rd - Rs 1 lakh |
| 2 |
Small Enterprises (Overall) |
2 Awards |
1 st - Rs 3 lakh
2 nd - Rs 2 lakh |
| 3 |
Medium Enterprises (Overall) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 4 |
Export Oriented Service Enterprises |
3 Awards
(1 Awards each for Micro, Small and
Medium enterprise Category) |
3 Awards of
Rs 3 lakh each |
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Awards for Special Category of Enterprises (14 Awards)
|
Women Entrepreneurship
|
| S No |
Awards |
Number |
Prize |
| 1 |
Micro Enterprises (Manufacturing) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 2 |
Small Enterprises (Manufacturing) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 3 |
Micro Enterprises (Services) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 4 |
Small Enterprises (Services) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Entrepreneurs belonging to SC/ST Category
|
| S No |
Awards |
Number |
Prize |
| 1 |
Micro Enterprises (Manufacturing) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 2 |
Small Enterprises (Manufacturing) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 3 |
Micro Enterprises (Services) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 4 |
Small Enterprises (Services) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Entrepreneurs belonging to ‘Divyang’ Category
|
| S No |
Awards |
Number |
Prize |
| 1 |
Manufacturing Enterprises |
1 Award
(Award for overall MSME Category) |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 2 |
Service Enterprises |
1 Award
(Award for overall MSME Category) |
Rs 3 lakh |
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Entrepreneurs belonging to States of NER
|
| S No |
Awards |
Number |
Prize |
| 1 |
Micro Enterprises (Manufacturing) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 2 |
Small Enterprises (Manufacturing) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 3 |
Micro Enterprises (Services) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 4 |
Small Enterprises (Services) |
1 Award |
Rs 3 lakh |
| 5 |
TOTAL |
35 Awards |
5. Application Process:
The Applications from MSMEs, States/UTs, Aspirational Districts & Banks under National Award Scheme are invited every year through online portal
https://dashboard.msme.gov.in/na/Ent_NA_Admin/Ent_index.aspx |
6. Selection Process for MSME Awards:
MINUMUM QUALIFYING MARKS CRITERION FOR MSME AWARDS
For Non-Technical MSME Awards (Manufacturing, Services & Exports)
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
| General |
Women/SC/ST/NER/Divyang |
Justification |
| 50% |
40% |
Promotion of Special Category and to shortlist more Enterprises for Second phase of scrutiny |
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
Awards for Technically Efficient MSMEs
|
| Micro |
Medium |
Small |
Unit |
| 40% |
50% |
60% |
To expand the scope for Micro Unit |
- MSME-DFOs of respective State / UT will forward the State Level Selection Committee (SLSC)'s recommended eligible and qualifying MSMEs applications online along with the recommendations in the enclosed format to the office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, Government of India for further consideration at the National Level Selection Committee(NLSC).
- The SLSC recommended applications will further be scrutinized at the National Level by the team of officers for evaluating the mark as per the criteria before submitting to NLSC for selection and recommendation of the awardees for obtaining final approval of the Hon’ble Union Minister (MSME).
STATE LEVEL SELECTION COMMITTEE (SLSC) :
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
| S No. |
Department |
COMMITTEE |
| 1 |
Secretary, Department of MSME/ Industries of State Govt.
/U.T. |
Chairman |
| 2 |
Director of MSME/Industries, State Govt. |
Member |
| 3 |
One Representative each from two State level MSME
Associations to be nominated by Director, MSME-DFO &
approved by the Chairman |
Member |
| 4 |
Director, MSME-DFO* |
Member
Convener |
| NOTE |
* In case of more than one DFOs in the State, the Nodal DI to be decided by the HQ. |
7. Applications for Rankings under Institutional Category are directly submitted through online portal and directly to O/o DC (MSME).
NATIONAL LEVEL SELECTION COMMlTTEE (NLSC) for MSMEs:
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
| S No. |
Department |
COMMITTEE |
| 1 |
Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME),
M/o MSME, Govt. of India [In his absence Senior Most JS
Level of DC(MSME)] |
Chairman |
| 2 |
Representative of NITI Aayog |
Members |
| 3 |
Representative of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
Members |
| 4 |
Representative for CASU in Ministry of Home Affairs |
Members |
| 5 |
Representative of National Research Development Corporation |
Members |
| 6 |
Representative of National Research Development Corporation |
Members |
| 7 |
ADC/DDG/JDC/Director heading the National Awards Unit |
Member
Secretary |
SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR STATES/UTs AND ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICTS :
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
| S No. |
Department |
COMMITTEE |
| 1 |
Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME),
M/o MSME, Govt. of India[In his absence Senior Most JS
Level of DC (MSME)] |
Chairman |
| 2 |
Representative of NITI Aayog |
Members |
| 3 |
Representative of DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
Members |
| 4 |
ADC/DDG/JDC/Director heading the National Awards Unit |
Member
Convener |
COMMITTEE FOR SELECTION OF BANKS FOR RANKINGS:
National Awards Scheme and Guidlines
| S No. |
Department |
COMMITTEE |
| 1 |
Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner (MSME),
M/o MSME, Govt. of India [In his absence Senior Most JS
Level of DC(MSME)] |
Chairman |
| 2 |
Joint Secretary level Officer, M/o MSME (Looking after the I &F
Division) |
Member |
| 3 |
Representative from Department of Financial Services (DFS) |
Member |
| 4 |
Representative from Reserve Bank of India |
Member |
| 5 |
Representative from Indian Banks Association |
Member |
| 6 |
Representative of SIDBI |
Member |
| 7 |
Representative from National Awards Unit of the office of the DC
(MSME) |
Member |
| 8 |
Director /Joint Director/ Deputy Director level officer of I&F
Division |
Member
Secretary |
8. Timelines for National MSME Awards:
- Notification and Calling of online application for Nomination of MSME Awards
as per approval by the Authority
- Last Date of submission of online application for MSME Awards - as per
approval by the Authority
- Recommendation by State Level Selection Committee (SLSC) - as per
approval by the Authority
- National Level Selection Committee (NLSC) meeting - as per approval by
the Authority
- National MSME Award Function on the : as per approval given by the Hon’ble
Minister (MSME)
8. For more details guidelines issued vide letter No. NA-0108/4/2023 – P
and G – DCMSME dated 17.04.2025 may please be referred.
Contact Details:
Rajesh Kumar,Assitant Director Gr-I,O/o DC(MSME)
Nirman Bhawan, 7 th Floor,New Delhi - 110011
Email Id: - rajesh.kr69@gov.in
Telephone No: 011-23063342