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Portrait of Brig. S B Ghorpade
MSME Defence Production

Late Brig. S B Ghorpade Award

Since 2020

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About this award

This award recognises and encourages the efforts of MSMEs contributing to India's defence sector through supply of products and solutions under the Make in India initiative. It highlights the role of MSMEs in strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.

Award highlights

  • Recognises MSMEs supplying to the defence sector
  • Encourages indigenous defence manufacturing
  • Supports the Make in India initiative
  • Highlights the contribution of MSMEs to the defence industrial ecosystem

Award timeline

Nominations Open

Current phase

Jury Review

Nov 2026 - Dec 2026

Shortlist Announced

Jan 2027

Awards Gala

Feb 2027

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Submission deadline: 15 November 2026