National Metallurgist Award 2021 – On 20th April 2022, the National Metallurgist Award 2021 will be hosted by the Union Ministry for Steel. Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, the Union Minister of Steel will be chairing this program.
The aim of the program is to recognize the outstanding contribution of engineers/metallurgists who are working in the Iron & Steel sector covering R&D, Manufacturing, Education, Design, Energy Conservation, and Waste management, so as to achieve the objectives of Atmnirbhar Bharat. The awards boost the morale of an individual or an organization when their achievements get to be recognized. The award also promotes creativity and innovation, encourages competition, increases motivation, creates a positive workplace, and improves productivity.
Categories and number of Awards under NMA scheme:
| S. No. | Name of Award | Price Money (INR) |
| 1 | Lifetime Achievement Award | – |
| 2 | National Metallurgist Award | – |
| 3 | Young Metallurgist (Environment Science) | 1,00,000 |
| 4 | Young Metallurgist (Metal Science) | 1,00,000 |
| 5 | Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector | 1,00,000 |
