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NMA

National Metallurgist Award

NationwideIndustriesCentralCentral Sector SchemeMinistry Of SteelNo start date

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What this is

Under this scheme, outstanding metallurgical contributions are recognized, and excellence in operations, R&D, waste management, and energy conservation is promoted.

In detail

The National Metallurgist Award, instituted by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, is open only to Indian nationals who have made significant contributions to the field of metallurgy in India through their work in industry, research and development, or academia. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in areas such as operations, research and development, waste management, and energy conservation. Individuals from industry as well as research and academic institutions are eligible to apply. The awards will be presented in the following four categories:

1) Lifetime Achievement Award

2) National Metallurgist Award

3) Young Metallurgist

a) Environment b) Metal Science

4) Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector

No. of Awardees

Lifetime Achievement Award – 1 awardee
National Metallurgist Award – 1 awardee
Young Metallurgist (Environment Science) – 1 awardee
Young Metallurgist (Metal Science) – 1 awardee
Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector – 1 awardee

Who qualifies

Lifetime Achievement Award: The applicant/nominee should have at least 20 years of experience, be minimum 50 years of age, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent.1. National Metallurgist Award: The applicant/nominee should have at least 15 years of experience, be minimum 40 years of age, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent.1. Young Metallurgist (Environment Science): The applicant/nominee should have at least 5 years of experience, be maximum 35 years of age, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent.1. Young Metallurgist (Metal Science): The applicant/nominee should have at least 5 years of experience, be maximum 35 years of age, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent.1. Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector: The applicant/nominee should have at least 10 years of experience, be minimum 35 years of age, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent.

What you get

Lifetime Achievement Award – Certificate + Memento
National Metallurgist Award – Certificate + Memento
Young Metallurgist (Environment Science) – ₹1,00,000/- + Certificate + Memento
Young Metallurgist (Metal Science) – ₹1,00,000/- + Certificate + Memento
Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector – ₹1,00,000/- + Certificate + Memento

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Description more than a name164 characters

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schemeName	National Metallurgist Award	myScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate	...	not published at source
schemeCloseDate	...	not published at source
nodalMinistryName	Ministry Of Steel	myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtScheme	False	myScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data	...	no source publishes this for any central scheme