MSME Ministry opens applications for National Awards 2024

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has announced the commencement of applications for the National Awards 2024, inviting entries from MSMEs across the country, to recognize and reward outstanding entrepreneurial performance.

A total of 35 national awards will be conferred in various categories, including special recognition for women-led enterprises, SC/ST entrepreneurs, and businesses from the North Eastern region. The initiative aims to celebrate excellence in the MSME sector and encourage innovation and sustained growth.

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Winners will receive trophies, certificates, and cash prizes—₹3 lakh for the first prize, ₹2 lakh for the second, and ₹1 lakh for the third position in each category.

Applications are open from April 14 to May 20, 2025. Interested enterprises can apply through the National Award Portal at https://dashboard.msme.gov.in or via the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs at https://awards.gov.in.

Further details, including eligibility criteria and application guidelines, are available on the MSME Ministry’s website www.dcmsme.gov.in. For assistance, applicants can contact their nearest MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO) or reach out via phone at 011-23063342.

The awards are part of the Ministry’s efforts to boost morale among entrepreneurs and promote inclusive growth across India's diverse MSME ecosystem.