Petrochemicals Research & Innovation Commendation
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers
Department: Department Of Chemicals And Petrochemicals
Category: Education & Learning, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiary Type: Individual, Business Entity, University / Institution, Government Organisation

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.

Benefits:
- 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.

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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen, institution, industry, organisation, or Start-up registered in India.
- The applicant must be an entity created by the Central government, State governments, or Union Territories.
- The applicant must limit the maximum number of members to five, in case of applying as a team or group.
- The applicant must present an innovation that is an original product, process, or an improvement on an existing product or process.
- 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.
- The applicant must not submit a mere theoretical hypothesis, an innovation simply in the idea stage, or a perpetual motion machine.
- The applicant must present an innovation that is not older than three years at the time of submitting the application.
- The applicant must not be an awardee of previous editions of the National Petrochemicals Awards for the immediate three preceding editions or years.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Access the Official Portal for Application SubmissionThe 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 FormatThe 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 DocumentationThe 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 OnlineThe 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 COMMENDATIONSThe 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

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