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President of India attended Golden Jubilee celebrations of federation of Indian export organizations and present Niryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu awards

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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

  1. Niryat Shree Awards – 46
  2. 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

  1. AgricultureNiryat Shree and Niryat Bandhu awards
  2. Plantation products
  3. Chemicals
  4. Drugs
  5. Pharma & Allied Products
  6. Engineering
  7. Gems and Jewellery
  8. Handicrafts
  9. Carpets
  10. Textiles
  11. Leather
  12. 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