National Grassroots Innovation and Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Awards
National Innovation Foundation (NIF)-India, an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, invites entries of unaided technological innovation...
Life Time Achievement Award – ₹7,50,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
National First Award – ₹5,00,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
National Second Award – ₹3,00,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
National Third Award – ₹1,00,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
State Award – ₹50,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
Consolation Award - ₹10,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Uneducated or school dropout.
School students (up to class 12) or those out of school and up to 17-18 years of age).
ITI/ Polytechnic diploma students or Diploma holders.
Individual innovators with no professional/ technical training or science/ technology related education.
Individuals affiliated with any formal institution and without duties related to Scientific, Technological (S&T)/ Technical or Research and Development (R&D) related work.
Retired individual innovators with no science/ technology related education and without professional experience of S&T/ R&D activities.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Registration:**
> **Step-1:** Visit the [official website](https://awards.gov.in/).
> **Step-2:** Click on the [Registration ](https://awards.gov.in/Registration/SignUp)button.
> **Step-3:** Choose type Individual or Organization.
> **Step-4.1:** Under Individual category provide the following details.
> - Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.
> - Date of Birth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Grassroots Innovation and Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Awards / what is the eligibility?
1. Uneducated or school dropout.
1. School students (up to class 12) or those out of school and up to 17-18 years of age).
1. ITI/ Polytechnic diploma students or Diploma holders.
1. Individual innovators with no professional/ technical training or science/ technology related education.
1....
What are the benefits of National Grassroots Innovation and Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Awards?
1. Life Time Achievement Award – ₹7,50,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
1. National First Award – ₹5,00,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
1. National Second Award – ₹3,00,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
1. National Third Award – ₹1,00,000/-, Trophy, Certificate.
1. State Award – ₹50,000/-, Trophy, Certif...
How to apply online for National Grassroots Innovation and Outstanding Traditional Knowledge Awards?
**Online**
**Registration:**
> **Step-1:** Visit the [official website](https://awards.gov.in/).
> **Step-2:** Click on the [Registration ](https://awards.gov.in/Registration/SignUp)button.
> **Step-3:** Choose type Individual or Organization.
> **Step-4.1:** Under Individual category...