Overview

In order to encourage entrepreneurs establishing small scale ventures and also to acknowledge them for their success and achievements, the State Government has started honouring such entrepreneurs with District Award Scheme at the district level. Proprietors / Partners / Directors of enterprises who have obtained EM registration with the concerned District Industries Centre at least three years earlier and in production for continuous two years are eligible for the award. The entrepreneur is selected by the District Advisory Committee at the district level. The factors and parameter upon which the entrepreneurs are selected for the award are pace of development, indigenousness, self-reliance, use of technology, location of the unit, quality control, export market, management, etc. Extra marks are awarded to select entrepreneurs from scheduled caste / scheduled tribe category. First award ₹ 15000/- and momentoes and second award ₹ 10000/- and momemtoes.

As per the provisions of GR No.SSIP-2013/C.No.202/IND-7, dated 27^th January, 2015 the District Award function will be held on the occasion of “Vishwakarma Jayanthi Day” and celebrated as Udyog Divas. On this day the function will be organised as follows:

1. The products of the entrepreneur will be displayed for exhibition and for sale.
2. Workshop and discussions will be organised.
3. As per the provisions of GR No. SSIP-2005/(8392)/IND-7, dated 18^th September, 2006, noteworthy/significant performances of entrepreneurs from MSME sector will hence forth be felicitated every year on “Udyog Divas”.

Eligibility Criteria

Proprietors / Partners / Directors of enterprises who have obtained EM registration with the concerned District Industries Centre at least three years earlier and in production for continuous two years are eligible for the award.

Statistics

The statement showing outlay and expenditure since 2010-11 upto 2014-15 under District Award Scheme is as shown below: