Ministry of Steel invites applications for Bharat Steel Awards – 2026

By PIB Delhi

The Ministry of Steel, Government of India, has introduced a new award scheme titled “Bharat Steel Awards” to recognise exemplary performance and significant contributions across critical areas of the steel sector.

The awards shall be conferred across the following seven categories-

1. Efficiency Award (Company)
2. Export Award (Company)
3. Sustainability Award (Company)
4. Indigenization Award (Team)
5. Innovation through R&D (Team)
6. Safety Award (Company & Team)
7. Exceptional Contribution in Steel Sector Award (Individual)

The applications are invited online through the Ministry of Steel awards portal https://awards.steel.gov.in. Guidelines regarding eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions related to Bharat Steel Awards are available at https://awards.steel.gov.in, which can also be accessed through the MHA Award Portal (https://awards.gov.in).

Receiving of applications is open from 09^th Jan’2026

The Last date for receiving the applications is 7^th Feb’2026