Applications are invited for NSCI Safety Awards-2024 – MSME Sector
Objective: To recognize and reward the organisations in MSME sector for their exemplary Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) performance & commitment to reduce workplace injuries, implementations of the best OSH practices and encourage continual improvements.
Assessment Period: Two calendar years previous to the Awards Year-2024 (i.e. 2022 and 2023).
Eligibility: The Scheme is open to manufacturing enterprises as defined under Section 2(e) & classified under Section 7 (1) (a) of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006. Accordingly, the following types of enterprise* engaged in the manufacture or production of goods are eligible to apply:
- Micro Enterprise : where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs.1 crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed Rs. 5 crore.
- Small Enterprise : where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs.10 crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed Rs. 50 crore.
- Medium enterprise : where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs.50 crore and Annual Turnover does not exceed Rs. 250 crore and which has filed Memorandum with the District Industries Centre as required under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
Note: While calculating the investment in Plant and Machinery, the cost of Pollution Control, research and development, industrial safety devices shall be excluded.
* As per the Notification No. S.O. 2119(E) dated 26th June, 2020 of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India.
Awards Year: Calendar Year – 2024
Categories: The MSME Enterprises are categorized in two groups based on the above criteria for the Award purpose as follows:
| Group | Type of Enterprises |
|---|---|
| Group A | Micro & Small Enterprise |
| Group B | Medium Enterprise |
Details of Awards:
| Level | Name of the Award | Group A | Group B | No. of Awards | Prize* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Award | Sarvashreshtha Suraksha Puraskar | 1 | 1 | 2 | Golden Trophy and Certificate |
| 2nd Award | Shreshtha Suraksha Puraskar | 1 | 1 | 2 | Silver Trophy and Certificate |
| 3rd Award | Suraksha Puraskar | 2 | 2 | 4 | Bronze Trophy and Certificate |
| 4th Award | Prashansa Patra | At the discretion of Awards Committee | Certificate |
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Notes :
The minimum qualifying score for receiving the above awards is 65% in overall assessment.
Those organisations who scored 65% and above marks, but could not receive the above awards, will be issued certificate of appreciation.
Online Submission:
Request for Online Application Link (open link in Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge only) → Apply Online for NSCI Safety Awards 2024
(After submitting the details, NSC team will send the link for submitting the application)
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Online Payment Link:
Application Form:
Application should be submitted only in the prescribed format provided at the following link for free download.
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Processing Fee for Micro & Small Enterprises:
- Submission by NSCI digital Portal:
For NSC Members – Rs. 6,000/- plus 18 % GST; For Non-members – Rs. 8,000/- plus 18% GST - Submission by Hard Copy:
For NSC Members – Rs. 11,000/- plus 18 % GST; For Non-members – Rs. 13,000/- plus 18% GST
Processing Fee for Medium Enterprises:
- Submission by NSCI digital Portal:
For NSC Members – Rs. 10,000/- plus 18 % GST; For Non-members – Rs. 12,000/- plus 18% GST - Submission by Hard Copy:
For NSC Members – Rs. 15,000/- plus 18 % GST; For Non-members – Rs. 17,000/- plus 18% GST
Payment once made, it cannot be refunded or adjusted.
How to Apply:
- The Application Form shall be submitted online. Under exceptional circumstances offline submission will be accepted with the additional processing fee of Rs.5,000. It is advisable; submit it online as an environment protection initiative.
- Online submission:
- Make online request along with the payment details (Online/NEFT/RTGS or Demand Draft) available at NSC website.
- You will receive the user id and password link to access the online system for filling-up and submission the application form.
- Offline submission:
- Send the filled-in Application Form (one hard copy and one soft copy in pen-drive/DVD) along with a payment in the form of Demand Draft towards a processing fee. If payment made by Online/NEFT/ RTGS/ BANK transfer, provide its details in the Application Form.
- Application Form can be sent by post/ courier or hand delivery at National Safety Council, Plot No. 98-A, Sector-15, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai – 400614.
Kindly submit at the earliest.
The last date for submission of duly filled in Application for NSCI Safety Awards-2024 is extended to 31st August, 2024.
For further details:
Write to: safetyaward@nsc.org.in
The contact numbers for Awards Division (Tel 022-44002842)