National awarded scheme for msme

National Award Scheme for MSMEs The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises with a view to recognize the
efforts and contribution of MSMEs gives National Award annually to selected
entrepreneurs and enterprises under the scheme of National Award. The awards are given for various categories in Research and Development
Efforts, Entrepreneurship and Quality Products. The First, Second and Third
National Award carry a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000/-, Rs. 75,000/- and Rs. 50,000/-
respectively, a certificate and a trophy. Selection for awards is made on the basis of a set criteria exclusively designed to evaluate performance of the MSMEs. The
awards to the selected entrepreneurs are given in a National Function organized
by Office of the DC(MSME). Besides Awards to the entrepreneurs, awards are also given to banks for lending
to MSME. Under the scheme an exhibition is also organized for MSMEs during
the India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan to exhibit products manufactured by MSMEs and National Awardees. Types of Awards The awards are given for following categories: (i) National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in Micro & Small
Enterprises Engaged in Manufacturing
1. First National Award : Rs.1,00,000/-cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
2. Second National Award : Rs. 75,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
3. Third National Award : Rs. 50,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
4. Special National Award to Out
standing Woman
Entrepreneur : Rs.1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
5. Special National Award to Outstanding SC/ST Entrepreneur: Rs.1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
6. Special National Award to Outstanding Entrepreneur from NER
including Sikkim : Rs.1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate. (ii) National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in Micro & Small
Enterprises Rendering Services 1. First National Award : Rs. 1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
2. Second National Award : Rs. 75,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate. (iii) National Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in Medium Enterprises Engaged in Manufacturing
1. First National Award : Rs. 1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
2. Second National Award : Rs. 75,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate. (iv) National Awards for Research & Development Efforts in Micro & Small
Enterprises 1. First National Award : Rs. 1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate
2. Second National Award : Rs. 75,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate. (v) National Awards for Research & Development Efforts in Medium
Enterprises 1. First National Award : Rs.1,00,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate

2. Second National Award : Rs. 75,000/- cash prize, a Trophy and a Certificate. (vi) National Awards for the selected Product Group for Quality Products in Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs)
Every year Product groups (10-15 Nos.) are selected for quality award. One
award is given in each group. Each award carries Rs.1.00 lakh cash prize, a Certificate and a Trophy. (vii) Special Recognition Award in all above Categories Special Recognition Award in all above categories is given to those MSMEs
scoring marks above 80% in all categories and 50% in case of North Eastern Region including Sikkim with a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/-, a Certificate and a Trophy. (viii) National Award to Banks for Excellence in MSE Lending
1. First National Award : A Trophy and a Certificate
2. Second National Award : A Trophy and a Certificate
3. Special Award : A Trophy and a Certificate
(ix) National Award to Banks for Excellence in Micro Lending
1. First National Award : A Trophy and a Certificate
2. Second National Award : A Trophy and a Certificate
3. Special Award : A Trophy and a Certificate Periodicity and Eligibility
The Awards are given for every calendar year to deserving entrepreneurs of
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises having permanent registration/have filed
Entrepreneurs Memorandum with the authorities notified by respective State Governments/UT Administration in accordance with the provisions contained in
the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, which came into force on October 2, 2006. The MSMEs should

have been in continuous production/service for last three years. There will be no
bar for Awardees to be nominated or considered for a higher Award in the
subsequent year. The Awardees should not be nominated or considered for the
same or lower Award in the subsequent five year(s). Procedure for Selection
(i) Applications from MSMEs are invited through Advertisement in National/Regional Newspapers, Website on DC(MSME). Applications are
received at MSME-DIs in their respective States. (ii) Applications are evaluated by State Level Selection Committee (SLSC) under the chairmanship of Secretary (Industries) of the respective states and recommended and forwarded to the O/o DC(MSME). Minimum
Qualifying marks are 60% general categories and 50% in case of SC/ST
and NER. (iii) The applications recommended by SLSC are further scrutinized/ evaluated
by Technical Officers of the O/o DC (MSME). (iv) The applications are scrutinized and awardees are selected by National
Level Selection Committee(NLSC) under the chairmanship of AS&DC with
approval of Hon’ble Minister (MSME). (v) The selection of banks for awards is made on the basis of criteria devised
by the Standing Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of
AS&DC(MSME). Scheme for Capacity Building, Strengthening of Database and Advocacy by
Industry/Enterprise Associations and for holding
Seminar/Symposiums/Workshops by the Associations
It has been felt that the associations of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise do
not have adequate capacity to collect and interpret data relating to changes in the market scenario, owing to the limited availability of funds and the absence of expertise in the matter. As a


result, their articulation of views on specific issues concerning to their product
group leaves much to be desired. In spite of the fact that the Associations of the MSEs have been made members of the SSI Board and the members of the
screening committee of certain national programmes for development of some
products, their existing weakness prevent them from playing the expected role
effectively. Even in their role as facilitators for their members in government assisted schemes like setting up of sub-contracting exchanges, testing
laboratories etc., the capacity of these associations has been found to be
deficient. To strengthen their role and increase their efficiency, financial assistance has been proposed for the secretarial and advisory/ extension services of the selected
associations depending on the size and the reach of the associations. The
beneficiary association is to provide the regular manpower and office space at
their own cost and also to bear 50 percent of the cost of modernization of their
facilities, equipment and training of their personnel. Under the scheme, National/Regional/State/Local level Industry Association, which are registered for at least 3 years and are having a regular charter, list of members and audited accounts etc; would be eligible for the financial assistance
for strengthening of database as well as for conducting
Seminars/Symposiums/Workshops. The scheme provides assistance for strengthening of Database– Financial assistance for the Secretarial, Advisory/Extension services up to a maximum of
Rs. 5 lakh and for organizing Seminars/ Symposiums/Workshops by the
associations up to a maximum of Rs. 2 lakh.