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Bharat Steel Awards

The scheme aims to recognise excellence and outstanding contributions in the Indian steel sector. Through this scheme, awards and incentives are provided to eligible steel companies and individuals.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Each award is provided in the form of a Certificate, a trophy, and a Cash Prize. | - Efficiency Award: ₹1,00,000/-, applicable only to Secondary Steel Producers. - Innovation Through Research and Development Award: ₹1,00,000/-, applicable only to Secondary Steel Producers. - Exceptional Contribution in Steel Sector Award (Individual Category): ₹3,00,000/- per award. | - The cash prize is applicable only to awardees under the Small Scale Industry (SSI) category and the Individual category. The cash prize is not applicable to Integrated Steel Producers (ISPs). | Number of Awardees: 12

Who can apply

Large Scale Producers: Production capacity greater than 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum.; Secondary Steel Producers: Production capacity less than 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is this Awards scheme about?

Bharat Steel Awards is a national-level award scheme instituted by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, to recognise exemplary performance and significant contributions in the Indian steel sector.

Who can apply for Steel Awards?

Indian steel companies, teams, and eligible individuals can apply, subject to the specific eligibility criteria of each award category.

What are the main award categories under Steel Awards?

The awards include company-specific awards, team-specific awards, company and team awards, and an individual award for exceptional contribution to the steel sector.

How many awards are given under the Steel Award?

A total of 12 awards are conferred under Bharat Steel Awards.

What is the eligibility for company and team categories?

The applicant should be an Indian steel company or team, whether Public Sector Undertaking or Private, classified as either a Large Scale Producer with production capacity greater than 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum or a Secondary Steel Producer with production capacity less than 1 Million Tonnes Per Annum.

Who is eligible for the Exceptional Contribution in Steel Sector Award?

Any citizen of India having a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent qualification, aged between 25 and 60 years, who has made an exceptional and transformative contribution to the Indian steel sector in the past 10 years.

What are the benefits awarded to the selected awardees?

Each award consists of a Certificate, Trophy, and Cash Prize, as applicable to the category.

Is the cash prize applicable to all award categories?

No. The cash prize is applicable only to Small Scale Industry (Secondary Steel Producers) and the Individual category. It is not applicable to Integrated Steel Producers.

Who selects the awardees?

Applications are scrutinised by a Screening Committee of Experts and finalised by the Award Making Authority constituted by the Ministry of Steel.