May 15, 2025 — The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has invited applications from eligible MSMEs across India for the prestigious National Awards 2024. The awards aim to honour exceptional contributions by entrepreneurs in various sectors and inspire excellence in the MSME community.
The National Awards scheme includes a total of 35 awards across multiple categories, with dedicated recognition for Women-led MSMEs, SC/ST entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region. The awards serve not only to acknowledge individual business excellence but also to highlight the critical role MSMEs play in driving inclusive economic growth and innovation.
Winners of the National MSME Awards will receive a trophy, certificate, and cash prizes of ₹3 lakh for the First Prize, ₹2 lakh for the Second Prize, and ₹1 lakh for the Third Prize.
Applications are being accepted online from April 14, 2025, to May 20, 2025, via the National Award Portal [https://dashboard.msme.gov.in/na/Ent_NA_Admin/Ent_index.aspx]. Applicants may also apply through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs at [https://awards.gov.in/].
Complete details about eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and category specifications are available at www.dcmsme.gov.in. For assistance, MSMEs may contact their local MSME Development and Facilitation Office (DFO) or call the helpline at 011-23063342.
This award initiative is part of the Ministry’s continuous efforts to encourage competitiveness, innovation, and enterprise development in India’s vibrant MSME sector.
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