Shilp Guru Samman, Nari Shakti Samman, Yuva Udyami Samman, Samaj Ratna Samman, Sainik Samman and the ODOP Excellence Award — nominate yourself, your organisation, or someone whose work deserves to be seen.
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Share the nominee’s details and their contribution. The committee reviews every entry.
This is not just a memento. It is public acknowledgement of years of work.
A shawl, memento and citation presented by invited dignitaries in front of thousands.
The samman ceremony is covered in leading Hindi daily newspapers.
Professional photographs and video of the moment, yours to use afterwards.
The stage of a fair notified by the ODOP Cell, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Direct introductions to entrepreneurs, artisans, officials and institutions.
Past recipients are invited back to the mahotsavs that follow each season.
Pick the category that best fits the nominee’s field of work.
who have brought pride and distinction to the state of U. Pradesh through their exceptional contributions.
citation, insignia (medal/memorial) shawl & stage felicitation
Honor individuals from the state who achieve national or international excellence in fields like science, arts, education, agriculture, and social service
Cash prize of ₹11 lakh, Memento, citation & stage felicitation
for local women achievers and community changemakers across different districts.
For master artisans with outstanding lifetime contribution to a traditional craft.
Memento, shawl, citation & stage felicitation
For women entrepreneurs, SHG leaders and changemakers from UP and across India.
Memento, citation & stage felicitation
Under 40 years
For young entrepreneurs under 40 building craft, MSME or social enterprises.
Memento, citation & stage felicitation
For individuals and organisations serving education, environment, health or rural development.
Memento, citation & stage felicitation
Honouring serving and retired soldiers and their families.
Memento, citation & stage felicitation
For ODOP units showing outstanding product quality, innovation or export growth.
Memento, citation & stage felicitation
Nomination fee ₹1,000 per nomination — this is the only payment (Sainik Samman is free).
Nothing further is charged at any stage once a nomination is selected.
The samman is a memento, shawl and citation — there is no cash prize.
Share the nominee’s details, their contribution and any supporting documents.
The samman committee assesses the contribution, documentation and references.
Shortlisted nominees are contacted for verification before the final list is approved.
Felicitation on the main stage by invited dignitaries on the announced date.
Still have a question?
Is there an artisan, entrepreneur, social worker or soldier’s family near you whose work has never been recognised? Nominate them.
