Pune District Calls for Applications from Micro and Small Entrepreneurs for District Awards 2025; Deadline December 31
Pune, 10th December 2025: The Pune District Industries Centre has announced that applications are now open for the District Awards 2025, which recognise outstanding performance by micro and small entrepreneurs across the district. Eligible entrepreneurs have been urged to submit their applications by December 31, 2025, according to the General Manager of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Pune.
The annual state-sponsored awards aim to encourage excellence and innovation in the micro and small enterprise sector. The first prize carries a cash award of ₹15,000 and a memento, while the second prize includes ₹10,000 and a memento.
Eligibility Criteria
Entrepreneurs applying for the award must meet the following conditions:
The enterprise must have Udyam registration dated before January 1, 2022 (minimum three years prior).
The micro or small industry must have operated its production process smoothly for the past two consecutive years.
The enterprise must not be a defaulter with any bank or financial institution.
How to Apply
The prescribed application forms are available free of cost at the District Industries Centre, Pune. Aspiring candidates seeking further details or clarification about the selection process may contact the General Manager at the District Industries Centre, located on the Agriculture College Campus in Shivajinagar, Pune. Additional information can also be obtained by calling 020-25537966.
