Sarkari Yojana
Bharat Steel Awards
About Bharat Steel Awards
The Ministry of Steel’s Bharat Steel Awards recognise organisations and individuals for standout performance and major contributions to India’s steel sector, handing out awards and incentives to steel companies, industry teams, and individuals driving the sector’s growth and transformation.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Steel
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Bharat Steel Awards, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian steel company,…
The applicant must be an Indian steel company, team, or individual, depending on the award category. Eligibility for Company and Team Categories: (Applies to the Efficiency Award, Export Award, Sustainability Award, Indigenization Award, Innovation Through Research and Development Award, and Safety Award)
The applicant must be an Indian steel company…
The applicant must be an Indian steel company or team, whether public-sector or private.
The applicant must fall into one of these…
The applicant must fall into one of these production categories, based on crude steel production capacity:
Large-scale producers: capacity above 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum.
Secondary steel producers: capacity below 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum.
Exceptional Contribution Award:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in…
The applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or an equivalent qualification.
The applicant must have made an exceptional, transformative…
The applicant must have made an exceptional, transformative contribution to India's steel sector.
This contribution can take the form of pioneering…
This contribution can take the form of pioneering research, technological development, policy advocacy, industry leadership, or lifetime service.
The impact of the contribution must be evident…
The impact of the contribution must be evident within the last 10 years.
The applicant must be between 25 and 60…
The applicant must be between 25 and 60 years old.
Benefits Provided
Bharat Steel Awards provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each award comes with a certificate, a trophy,…
Each award comes with a certificate, a trophy, and a cash prize.
Efficiency Award: ₹1,00,000/-, open only to Secondary Steel Producers.
Innovation Through Research and Development Award: ₹1,00,000/-, open only to Secondary Steel Producers.
Exceptional Contribution in Steel Sector Award (Individual Category): ₹3,00,000/- per award.
The cash prize applies only to Small Scale…
The cash prize applies only to Small Scale Industry (SSI) and Individual category awardees — Integrated Steel Producers (ISPs) do not receive it. Number of Awardees: 12.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Nomination application form
Nomination application form.
Declaration
Declaration.
Supporting documentary evidence
Supporting documentary evidence.
Proof of production capacity
Proof of production capacity.
Proof of educational qualification
Proof of educational qualification.
Proof of age
Proof of age.
Permanent Account Number
Permanent Account Number.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Bharat Steel Awards through the online application process outlined below.
The applicant or nominating authority visits the Rashtriya…
The applicant or nominating authority visits the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at https://awards.gov.in to start the Bharat Steel Awards nomination.
Find the Bharat Steel Awards in the award…
Find the Bharat Steel Awards in the award list and click "Nominate/Apply Now" at the top. On the page that opens, select "Apply Now" to enter the portal.
Register the organisation or team on the Bharat…
Register the organisation or team on the Bharat Steel Awards portal, providing the chosen award, category, organisation name, year of establishment, whether it's a Public Sector Undertaking or private entity, representative/team-representative details, registered email ID, mobile number, PAN, and captcha — then submit by clicking "Apply Now".
Selection Process:
1. An Award Making Authority (AMA), approved by the Chairman and the Secretary, Ministry of Steel, constitutes the Selection Committee. The AMA comprises:
2. - Secretary, Ministry of Steel: Chairman.
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel: Member.
Two experts from the steel industry, nominated by the Secretary, MoS: Member.
Research organisations, nominated by the Secretary, MoS: Member. No AMA member may take part in deliberations if they themselves are a nominee for an award.
3. A Screening Committee of Experts (SCE), constituted by the AMA Chairman, also exists.
4. The Screening Committee examines applications and supporting documents, accepts or rejects them based on eligibility, and sends a consolidated report to the AMA.
5. For the Exceptional Contribution Award, the AMA may, if needed, consider names of renowned engineers, technologists, or academicians with strong credentials.
6. The composition of the various selection committees, their meeting proceedings, and the nomination-review process — beyond what's detailed here — stay confidential.
7. The AMA's decision is final and binding on everyone. Any canvassing during the selection process permanently disqualifies the nominee or organisation involved.
Official Application & Website
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