One District One Product (ODOP) Awards

Description
The One District One Product Awards here in after, the 'Award' have been instituted by the Department for the Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade DPIIT , Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, to acknowledge the extraordinary work done by States/ UTs, Districts, and Indian Missions Abroad, for the economic development of the State and contribute towards the realization of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. No. of Awardees There will be total 38 awards under 5 heads States/UTs, Districts, Indian Missions Abroad, E-Commerce platforms and Central Ministries/Departments - 9 Awards for States/UTs - 12 Awards for Districts - 15 Awards for Indian Missions Abroad - 1 Award for E-Commerce platforms - 1 Award for Central Ministries/Departments - The above division is tentative and subject to change.

Exclusions
• Private companies, individual artisans, and businesses cannot apply directly.
• NGOs are not eligible to apply for the awards.

Benefits
• Under this scheme, each awardee will receive a commemorative trophy and certificate recognizing excellence in their respective award category. The award will reflect the recipient’s unique contribution to promoting One District One Product (ODOP) and will be customized according to the specific category.

Eligibility Criteria
1. All States/ UTs, Districts, Indian Missions Abroad, E-Commerce platforms, and Central Ministries/departments are eligible for the award.
2. The applications will be considered valid for the progress achieved in the promotion of the identified product from the respective district identified under DPIIT’s ODOP initiative only. The [list of products ](https://static.investindia.gov.in/s3fs-public/2025-07/v31_odop_product_list_20250702.pdf)identified under the initiative can be accessed.
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Application Process
Step 1: Registration:
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Registration:

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
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Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.

Step 3: Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
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Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.

Step 4: Step 3: Fill in the required details:
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Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.

Step 5: Step 4: Click Submit to complete registration.
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Apply:

Step 6: Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
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Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.

Step 7: Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
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Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".

Step 8: Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
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Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.

Step 9: Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.
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Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.

Required Documents
• Certificate showing your State/UT, District, Mission, E-Commerce platform, or Ministry/Department is official.
• Proof of work done to promote the ODOP product.
• Reports or documents showing results and impact.
• Any other papers asked by the Awards team.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the One District One Product (ODOP) Awards scheme?
A: The ODOP Awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional work done by States, UTs, Districts, and Indian Missions Abroad in promoting district-specific products.
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Q: Which organization is responsible for implementing the ODOP Awards?
A: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, administers the awards.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the ODOP Awards?
A: All States, UTs, Districts, Indian Missions Abroad, E-Commerce platforms, and Central Ministries/departments are eligible to self-nominate.
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Q: Can private companies or NGOs apply for the awards?
A: No, private companies, individual artisans, businesses, and NGOs are not eligible to apply directly.
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Q: What period of work is considered for assessment under the ODOP Awards?
A: Assessments are made based on the progress and activities in promoting the ODOP product during the relevant operational period.
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Q: How are the awards distributed among the categories?
A: The distribution includes 9 awards for States/UTs, 12 for Districts, 15 for Indian Missions Abroad, and 1 each for E-Commerce platforms and Central Ministries/Departments.
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Q: What recognition do the awardees receive?
A: Each awardee receives a commemorative trophy and certificate reflecting their unique contribution to promoting ODOP products.
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Q: What is the selection process for the ODOP Awards?
A: The process involves preliminary screening, shortlisting by a Screening Committee, evaluation by a Selection Committee, ground-level verification, and final selection.
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Q: What happens during the preliminary screening stage?
A: The Awards Secretariat verifies all applications and supporting documents to ensure completeness and eligibility before shortlisting.
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Q: Is field verification conducted for all applicants?
A: No, field verification is conducted only for applications recommended by the Selection Committee to validate claims and assess impact.
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Q: Are special categories included in the ODOP Awards?
A: Yes, special categories include E-Commerce platforms and Central Ministries/Departments.
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