Scheme for Awards to MSMEs Gujarat 2026: ₹2,00,000 Award, Trophy & Appreciation
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The Scheme for Awards to MSMEs in Gujarat recognises Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises for outstanding achievements in production, quality, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Eligible MSMEs in Gujarat can receive awards including ₹2,00,000, a trophy, and an appreciation letter. Applications are invited offline through the MSME Commissionerate with prescribed documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹2,00,000 Award, Trophy and Appreciation |
| Ministry / department | Industries and Mines Department |
| Level | State Government (Gujarat) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
This scheme by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, honours MSMEs for their excellence in production growth, quality and environmental improvements, and technological innovation. It includes awards for Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises as well as special awards for women, young, SC, and ST entrepreneurs and successful MSME start-ups. The scheme encourages continuous production and innovation within Gujarat's MSME sector and is effective until August 2025.
Benefits
- Separate awards for Micro, Small and Medium enterprises in three categories: growth in production and profit, quality and environment improvement, and innovation in technology.
- Awards for best entrepreneurs in categories: Woman, Young (below 35 years), SC, and ST entrepreneurs.
- Award for commercially successful best MSME start-up.
- Each winner receives ₹2,00,000, a trophy, and an appreciation letter.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Enterprise must be a Micro, Small or Medium Enterprise registered under MSME Development Act, 2006.
- Enterprise must have been in continuous production for the previous three years.
- Enterprise must hold valid statutory clearances and licenses as applicable.
- Only one award per enterprise in each category during the scheme period.
Who cannot apply
- Enterprises not in continuous production for three years.
- Enterprises without valid statutory clearances and licenses.
- Enterprises located outside Gujarat.
- Enterprises applying for multiple awards in the same category during the scheme period.
Documents required
- Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum or Udyam Registration Certificate.
- Business Registration Certificate.
- Valid statutory clearances and licenses.
- Financial statements for the last three years.
- Details of quality certifications, if any.
- Proof of innovation or technology improvement, if applicable.
- Caste certificate for SC/ST entrepreneurs.
- Age proof for young entrepreneurs below 35 years.
- Any other documents as required.
How to apply
- 1MSME Commissionerate invites applications through advertisements in local newspapers.
- 2Enterprises must submit the prescribed application form with required documents to the MSME Commissionerate.
- 3A working committee reviews and ranks the applications.
- 4The State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) selects the awardees.
- 5MSME Commissionerate publishes the final list of selected enterprises.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the Scheme for Awards to MSMEs?+
To recognise and reward MSMEs in Gujarat for excellence in production, innovation, quality improvement, and entrepreneurship.
Who is eligible to apply for the MSME awards?+
Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprises registered under MSME Development Act, 2006, in continuous production for three years with valid statutory clearances.
What is the prize for the winners?+
Each winner receives ₹2,00,000, a trophy, and an appreciation letter from the Government of Gujarat.
How many award categories are there?+
There are awards for Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises in three categories plus special awards for Woman, Young, SC, ST entrepreneurs and best MSME start-up.
Can an enterprise receive multiple awards?+
No, an enterprise can receive only one award in each category during the scheme period.
How are applications evaluated?+
A working committee reviews applications based on production growth, innovation, quality and environmental improvements; final selection is by the State Level Empowered Committee.
When are results announced?+
The MSME Commissionerate announces the list of selected awardees after evaluation is complete.
Can newly established MSMEs apply?+
No, only MSMEs in continuous production for at least three years are eligible.
Is the scheme applicable outside Gujarat?+
No, only MSMEs registered and operating in Gujarat are eligible.
How to apply for the awards?+
Applications are invited through local newspaper advertisements; enterprises submit forms and documents offline to the MSME Commissionerate.
Where to get more information?+
Contact the MSME Commissionerate, Gujarat, via phone or email for details on application and eligibility.
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