Investment Promotion Scheme Awards 2026: ₹2,00,000 Award for Best MSMEs
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Quick answer
The Investment Promotion Scheme Awards 2026 recognise the best MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu for growth in turnover, exports, employment, and international certification. Eligible new or expanding MSMEs can apply online through the official single window portal. Awards include ₹2,00,000, a trophy, and an appreciation letter.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹2,00,000 Award, Trophy, Appreciation Letter |
| Ministry / department | Department of Industries |
| Level | State Government (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu) |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) Awards for MSMEs is a government initiative by the Department of Industries, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, to encourage and support MSMEs by recognising outstanding achievements in growth and certification. The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship, increase women participation, reduce unemployment, and incentivise local labour employment. Awards are given annually to MSMEs showing highest growth in turnover, exports, employment, or achieving international certification. The scheme runs till 2027 and supports new or expanding MSME units located in the Union Territory.
Benefits
- Award of ₹2,00,000 for best MSMEs.
- Trophy presented to awardees.
- Appreciation letter issued to winners.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Must be a new or existing manufacturing/service MSME unit undertaking expansion or diversification.
- Commercial production should have commenced between 20.05.2022 and 19.05.2027.
- Unit must be located in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Documents required
- Corporate Identification Number (CIN) document.
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) document.
- Permanent Account Number (PAN) document.
- Goods and Services Tax Number (GST) document.
- Other registration documents as applicable.
- Copy of Udyam Registration or Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum.
- Partnership deed and firm registration certificate for partnerships or Memorandum & Articles of Association and incorporation certificate for companies.
- Copy of land purchase deed if enterprise owns land.
- Registered lease agreement for minimum 5 years if enterprise operates on leased land/building.
- Sanction order from Electricity Department and latest bill copy.
- Authorization letter.
- Consent to Operate or Renewal from Pollution Control Committee as applicable.
- Factory licence copy.
- Undertaking document.
How to apply
- 1Visit the Registration page on the official single window portal swp.dddgov.in/registration.
- 2Fill in the required information and submit the registration form.
- 3Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox or spam folder.
- 4Complete account verification by clicking the email link or pasting the URL in your browser.
- 5Enter OTP '111111' to verify your mobile number; login credentials will be emailed.
- 6Log in on the portal using your registered mobile number and PIN.
- 7Navigate to 'Departments & Services' and select 'District Industries Centre DD & DNH'.
- 8Click on 'Investment Promotion Scheme : 2022 to 2027' to open the application form.
- 9Fill in all required details and upload mandatory documents.
- 10Verify all information and submit the application form to complete the process.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Investment Promotion Scheme Awards?+
New or existing MSME manufacturing or service units in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu that started commercial production between 20.05.2022 and 19.05.2027 and have undertaken expansion or diversification.
How long can an MSME unit receive awards under this scheme?+
An MSME unit can receive awards for a maximum of three years within the five-year scheme period if found eligible each year.
Who finalises the nominations for the awards?+
The Secretary (Industries) is responsible for scrutinising and finalising the nominations.
What is the role of the Hon’ble Administrator in this scheme?+
The Hon’ble Administrator is the awarding authority who presents the awards based on the Secretary’s recommendations.
What happens if a newly setup enterprise is sold within five years?+
The incentive benefits will transfer to the new owner only for the remaining unexpired period.
What is meant by expansion or diversification under this scheme?+
It means increasing investment by at least 50%, with at least 60% of that in plant and machinery, compared to the existing gross fixed capital investment at the start of expansion.
What is the application timeline for the scheme?+
Applications must be made within one year of the first loan disbursement or production commencement, whichever is later.
How can an eligible unit apply for the scheme benefits?+
Eligible units can apply online via the single window portal swp.dddgov.in by registering and submitting the application under the District Industries Centre section.
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