SwaRaksha Mahotsav 2025 : Award Categories
Aerospace & Defence
Best Innovation in Aerospace & Defence technology
Recognizes outstanding advancements in aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or materials science for aerospace applications.
Excellence in Defence Systems Development
Honors organizations leading in the development of cutting-edge defense technologies, including weapons systems, radar, and cybersecurity.
Outstanding Indigenous Manufacturing
Celebrates companies that drive self-reliance through indigenous manufacturing of defense equipment under the Make in India initiative.
Breakthrough in Autonomous Defence Technologies
Recognizes significant contributions in AI, robotics, and autonomous systems used in defense operations.
Best Aerospace & Defence Start-ups Program
Acknowledges organizations that excel in supporting aerospace startups through mentorship, resources, and collaborative initiatives
Best Start-Ups Award
Recognizes the most innovative and impactful aerospace, defense, or geospatial startup, showcasing breakthrough technologies or solutions that drive industry growth.
Outstanding Women Achievers Award : Aerospace & Defence
Celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the aerospace, defense industries, excelling in leadership, innovation, or technology development.
Outstanding Contribution of PSUs Award
This award honors PSUs for their outstanding contributions to Aerospace & Defence, advancing indigenous technologies and enhancing national security through innovation and excellence.
Best research & Development Award
Recognizes exceptional contributions in R&D that advance the fields of aerospace, defense, driving innovation and technological breakthroughs.
Resilient Supply Chain in Aerospace & Defence
The Resilient Supply Chain Award recognizes excellence in building robust and adaptable supply chains in aerospace and defense, ensuring operational continuity and efficiency.
Geospatial & Space
Excellence in Geospatial Intelligence
Honors advancements in geospatial data and GIS technologies that enhance intelligence, defense, and civil operations.
Excellence in Space Technology
Celebrates organizations leading in the development of space exploration technologies and satellite-based infrastructure.
Best Start-Up Award : Geo-Space
Recognizes the most innovative and impactful geo-space startup, showcasing breakthrough technologies or solutions that drive geo-space industry growth.
Best Start-up Support Award
Honors organizations or incubators that provide outstanding support to startups, offering mentorship, resources, and opportunities for growth in the Geospatial and Space Sectors.
Outstanding Women Achievers Award : Geo-Space
Celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the Geo-Space industries, excelling in leadership, innovation, or technology
Outstanding Contribution of PSUs Award : Geo-Space
Honouring PSUs for their exceptional contributions to the geospatial and space sectors, advancing indigenous technologies and strengthening national capabilities.
Training & development in Geospatial & Space
The Training and Skill Development in Geospatial & Space Award recognizes organizations that excel in enhancing workforce capabilities through innovative training programs and skill development initiatives in the geospatial and space sectors.
Marine Systems
Best Naval Technology Award
Recognizes exceptional work in naval technologies, including ship design, autonomous underwater systems, and weapons systems.
Excellence in Maritime Safety and Security Award
Honors advancements in maritime surveillance technologies, improving coastal security and naval operations.
Start-up Support Award
Honors organizations or incubators that provide outstanding support to startups, offering mentorship, resources, and opportunities for growth in the marine sectors.
Best Practices and Indigenization in Ship Design and Building Award
Recognizes exceptional work in naval technologies, including ship design, autonomous underwater systems, and weapons systems.
Best Startup Award
Recognizes the most innovative and impactful aerospace, defense, or geospatial startup, showcasing breakthrough technologies or solutions that drive industry growth.
Outstanding Women Achievers Award
Celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the Marine Industry, excelling in leadership, innovation, or technology development.