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Petrochemicals Research & Innovation Commendation

Ministry: Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers

Department: Department Of Chemicals And Petrochemicals

The scheme aims to felicitate meritorious innovations in petrochemicals. It provides a citation, a memento, and Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance for attending the ceremony to eligible Indian citizens, institutions, industries, and start-ups.

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About This Scheme

The scheme Petrochemicals Research & Innovation Commendation was launched by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. The scheme aims to felicitate the meritorious innovations and inventions in the field of petrochemicals, products, processes and other areas of national and social importance. The scheme provides a citation and a memento to the awardees across various designated categories to incentivize sustainable development and innovation.

Benefits

₹3.0 L · annual

  • The scheme provides a citation and a memento for each award category.
  • Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance will be provided to the awardees for attending the presentation function in person.
  • The scheme provides national and international recognition to innovations, helping to improve the performance and quality of products leading to better market acceptance.
  • Historically, under the previous edition named National Petrochemicals Awards, a sum of ₹3,00,000/- each for winners and ₹1,00,000/- each for runners-up was awarded.
  • The commendations shall be conferred annually.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be an Indian citizen, institution, industry, organisation, or Start-up registered in India.

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    The applicant must be an entity created by the Central government, State governments, or Union Territories.

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    The applicant must limit the maximum number of members to five, in case of applying as a team or group.

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    The applicant must present an innovation that is an original product, process, or an improvement on an existing product or process.

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    The applicant must ensure the innovation increases the utility of the product or process by enhancing consumer advantages, accuracy, reliability, safety, product life, or versatility.

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    The applicant must not submit a mere theoretical hypothesis, an innovation simply in the idea stage, or a perpetual motion machine.

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    The applicant must present an innovation that is not older than three years at the time of submitting the application.

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    The applicant must not be an awardee of previous editions of the National Petrochemicals Awards for the immediate three preceding editions or years.

Required Documents

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    Brief Highlight about the Innovation
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    Detailed Technical Description Giving Constructional and Working Mechanism along with Photographs
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    Write-Up on Principle Involved
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    Write-Up on Originality or Novelty of Innovation
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    Write-Up on Advantages over Known Alternatives
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    Status of Publication or Patent in India and Abroad
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    Test Report to Substantiate Claims from Reputed Government Institute or Government Recognized National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories Test Agency
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    Users' Report or Field Trials
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    Status of Commercialization and Industrial Collaboration
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    Self-Appraisal by the Applicant Giving Full Justification for the Commendation
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    Particulars of Previous Awards Won by Applicant
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    Particulars of Business or Collaboration with Autonomous Bodies or Public Sector Undertakings of the Department
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    Action Plan for Next Three Years in Respect of Implementation or Commercialization of the Innovation
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    Certificate of Undertaking Signed by the Applicant and the Head of the Organization with a Seal
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    Aadhaar Card

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: Access the Official Portal for Application Submission

The applicant must access the official online portal provided by the implementing agency, such as the Central Institutes of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology, to find the scheme guidelines and application links.

Step 2: Fill out the Prescribed Application Format

The applicant must apply online for the commendation under any relevant category or sub-category by selecting the appropriate form for an Individual, Team, Industry, Academic Institution, Research and Development Institution, or Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise.

Step 3: Provide Detailed Information and Documentation

The applicant must fill in personal details, academic qualifications, organization details, and upload comprehensive write-ups, technical descriptions, test reports, and photographs substantiating the innovation.

Step 4: Submit the Complete Application Online

The applicant must ensure that the application is complete in all respects, acknowledge the Certificate of Undertaking, and submit the application electronically for screening and evaluation by the designated screening committee.

CATEGORIES FOR THE COMMENDATIONS

The commendations are divided into two major categories:

1. Research & Innovation in Polymers

  • Innovation in Polymeric Materials & Products
  • Innovation in Green Polymeric Materials & Products
  • Innovation in Packaging Techniques including creative Design
  • Innovation in Polymer Processing Machinery, Equipment’s, Robotics & Automation
  • Innovation in Polymer Waste Management
  • Innovation in Packaging Techniques including creative Design
  • Petrochemicals and Newer polymer Applications
  • Research in the field of Polymer Science & Technology (for Research Students of Academic Institute/Research lab)
  • Innovative “Start-up” venture in Polymer field

2. Application of Polymers in Various Fields

  • Polymers in Agriculture and Water Conservation
  • Polymers in Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications
  • Polymers in other fields

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹3.0 L

Categories

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