The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee honored the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) and presented the Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu Awards
Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
About Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu
Established in the year 1995 – 96
Aim: To motivate exporters by the FIEO has around 22000 members representing predominantly the MSME sector
Total Awards: 52 awards
- Niryat Shree Awards – 46
- Niryat Bandhu Awards – 6
These members contribute to over 65 % of country’s exports
Nirtyat Shree Awards accorded to exporters for their contribution in 12 categories
- Agriculture
- Plantation products
- Chemicals
- Drugs
- Pharma & Allied Products
- Engineering
- Gems and Jewellery
- Handicrafts
- Carpets
- Textiles
- Leather
- Service providers
Niryat Bandhu Awards presented to Export promotion Councils and Banks for their support to the exporting community
In the category of Niryat Shree Awards:
- Gold Trophy was awarded to MIOT Hospitals Limited – Highest foreign Exchange earner in the country
- Reliance Industries awarded with Gold Trophy – Highest Foreign exchange
- PC Jewellers – Silver Trophy in the Gems and Jewellery Category
In the Category of Niryat Bandhu Awards:
Awardees
- Canara Bank – Gold
- Bank of India – Silver
- Punjab National Bank – Bronze
Speech by President:
- Exporters to focus on Products of high export concentration
- To restore growth and changes in Financial systems
- By exploration of new markets, exporters would be encouraged