Petrochemicals Research & Innovation Commendation 2026: National Award, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Petrochemicals Research & Innovation Commendation honours Indian innovators, students, startups, and institutions for breakthroughs in polymer and petrochemical fields. Awardees receive an official citation, a memento, travel allowances for the ceremony, and national recognition. Eligible candidates can submit their innovations online via the official national portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Citation, memento, and national recognition |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
Launched by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the Petrochemicals Research & Innovation Commendation recognises outstanding inventions and practical enhancements in petrochemical products and processes. Formerly known as the National Petrochemicals Awards, the programme incentivises sustainable advancements, indigenous technologies, and waste management solutions across academia, startups, and industries.
Benefits
- Conferment of an official citation and a memento across designated award categories
- Provision of Travel Allowance (TA) and Dearness Allowance (DA) for awardees attending the award ceremony in person
- National and international recognition that enhances product visibility and market adoption
- Annual presentation of commendations across diverse research and industry categories
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant must be an Indian citizen, registered institution, industry, organisation, or startup registered in India
- Entities established by the Central Government, State Governments, or Union Territories are eligible
- Teams or groups applying jointly must not exceed five members
- The innovation must be an original product, process, or a substantial upgrade enhancing consumer utility, accuracy, reliability, safety, lifespan, or versatility
- The submitted innovation must not be older than three years at the time of online application
- Applicants must not have won an award in the immediate three preceding editions of the National Petrochemicals Awards
Who cannot apply
- Purely theoretical hypotheses and innovations still in the idea stage
- Perpetual motion machines
- Innovations older than three years at the time of application
- Winners from the immediate three preceding editions or years of the National Petrochemicals Awards
- Teams exceeding five members
- Firms merely importing and reselling foreign products without domestic innovation or import substitution
Documents required
- Brief highlight about the innovation
- Detailed technical description explaining the construction and mechanism along with photographs
- Write-up on the scientific principle involved
- Write-up describing originality or novelty of the innovation
- Write-up on advantages over existing alternatives
- Patent or publication status in India and abroad
- Validation test report from a reputed government institute or NABL-accredited testing agency
- User feedback reports or field trial results
- Commercialisation status and details of industrial collaboration
- Self-appraisal giving full justification for the commendation
- Details of previous awards won by the applicant
- Details of collaboration with autonomous bodies or PSUs of the department
- Three-year implementation or commercialisation action plan
- Certificate of Undertaking signed with seal by the applicant and organisation head
- Aadhaar Card
How to apply
- 1Visit the official online portal at nationalpetrochemicalsawards.pds.gov.in provided by the implementing agency.
- 2Select the appropriate application category corresponding to an individual, team, industry, academic institute, R&D unit, or MSME.
- 3Complete the application form with personal, educational, and organisational details.
- 4Upload the required technical descriptions, photos, NABL or government test reports, and write-ups.
- 5Accept the Certificate of Undertaking and submit the form online for evaluation by the screening committee.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply with an idea or theoretical concept?+
No, theoretical concepts and ideas without an actual working product, process, or proven improvement are not eligible.
What is the maximum team size allowed for a joint entry?+
A group or team entry cannot have more than five members.
How old can the innovation be?+
The submitted product or process must not be older than three years at the date of application submission.
Can previous award winners apply again?+
Individuals or organisations that won an award in the immediate three preceding editions are disqualified from the current cycle.
Can research students apply for this award?+
Yes, there is a dedicated sub-category for research students working in academic institutes or research laboratories.
How many entries can an applicant submit?+
An applicant is permitted to submit a maximum of two applications within each of the two primary categories.
Are internal lab test reports accepted for validation?+
No, test reports must come from a reputed government institution or an NABL-accredited testing agency.
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