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Scheme for Awards to MSMES

The Government of Gujarat has introduced the "Scheme for Awards to MSMEs" under the Industrial Policy 2020. This scheme aims to recognize and reward Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for their outstanding achievements in production, quality improvement, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Checked against the official source on 11 September 2026 · myScheme, Government of India

Quick summary

What you get
Rs 2,00,000, trophy and appreciation letter
Who can apply
Gujarat MSMEs and Start-ups
Application
Offline
Official source
Government of India

About This Scheme

The "Scheme for Awards to MSMEs" was introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat under the Gujarat Industrial Policy. This scheme aims to recognize and reward Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for their outstanding achievements in production, quality improvement, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The scheme shall be effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th,

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

  • 1. Separate awards to be given for Micro, Small and Medium category:
  • Category: Three awards to be awarded in each category-
  • Growth in production and profit
  • Quality and environment improvement measures
  • Innovation in technology for new product or process development
  • Award Money: Amount of ₹2,00,000/-, Trophy and Appreciation letter to each winner.
  • 2. Awards to Best MSEs Entrepreneur in the following category one to each:
  • Category: One award to be awarded in each category-
  • Woman Entrepreneur
  • Young Entrepreneurs (first generation Entrepreneurs below 35 year age)
  • SC Entrepreneur
  • ST Entrepreneur
  • Award Money: Amount of ₹2,00,000/-, Trophy and Appreciation letter to each winner..
  • 3. Awards for Commercially Successful Best MSME Start-up:
  • Award Money: Amount of ₹2,00,000/-, Trophy and Appreciation letter to each winner.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

  • Enterprises shall be in continuous production for the previous three years.
  • Enterprises shall have valid statutory clearances and licenses as may be applicable.
  • Note: MSME/Start-up will be entitled for only one award in each category during operative period of the scheme in each category.
Check Your Eligibility

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Required Documents

The official source does not publish a document checklist for this scheme. Check the scheme guidelines below, or ask at the office where you apply, before you set off.

How to Apply

  1. 1 Step-1: MSME Commissionerate invites applications through advertisements in local newspapers.
  2. 2 Step-2: Enterprises must submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents.
  3. 3 Step-3: A working committee reviews applications and ranks them.
  4. 4 Step-4: The State Level Empowered Committee (SLEC) selects the awardees.
  5. 5 Step-5: MSME Commissionerate publishes the final list of selected enterprises.
  6. 6 Startup Gujarat Cell
  7. 7 Office of Industries Commissionerate
  8. 8 Block No: 1, 3rd Floor, Udhyog Bhavan, Sector: 11, Gandhi Nagar - 382010 Gujarat, INDIA.
  9. 9 079-23252588 / 1800-233-0616
  10. 10 icstup@gujarat.gov.in

You will now leave Benefits India and go to the official government website to apply.

Apply on Official Website

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

Important Dates

Scheme launched
7 August 2020
Applications
Accepted offline

Official Website

ic.gujarat.gov.in

Run by Government of India

Where This Came From

Content taken from myScheme, Government of India and last checked on 11 September 2026.

If anything here no longer matches that source, tell us and it will be corrected.

Check the official website before applying. Scheme rules and amounts change from time to time.