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Who Can Apply

The IMC Ladies’ Wing Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar is open to:

  • Women entrepreneurs who have created and are running self-sustaining enterprises.
  • Groups or cooperatives led by a woman.
  • Enterprises that positively impact rural communities — by creating employment, improving livelihoods, advancing education, or raising standards of living.
  • Both urban- and rural-based women entrepreneurs may apply, provided their work benefits rural communities.

Who Cannot Apply

The Puraskar is not open to:

  • Men entrepreneurs: Businesses/enterprises established or run by men.
  • NGOs or trusts that depend mainly on donations, CSR funds, or grants.
  • Government departments or projects funded entirely by the state/centre.
  • Initiatives that are primarily charitable or relief-based without a self-sustaining model.

(This does not lessen the value of such work, but the Puraskar specifically honours women who have built enterprises that are self-sustaining.)

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted in three ways:

  • Online Application
    • Fill out the digital form provided on the website.
    • Upload all mandatory supporting documents (PDF format).
    • Submit before the deadline of 31st October 2025.
  • Downloadable Form (Mail-in)
    • Download the official Nomination Form from the website.
    • Fill it out, attach required documents, and post/courier to:

      Mailing Address:
      IMC Ladies’ Wing – Jankidevi Bajaj Puraskar
      IMC Building, IMC Marg, Churchgate
      Mumbai – 400020, Maharashtra, India

  • Handwritten Application (Mail-in)

    If you cannot download/print the form, you may write your application on plain paper. Please include these details clearly:

    • Full Name, Date of Birth, Address, District, State, Pin Code
    • Contact Details: Mobile & Email (if available)
    • Name of Enterprise / Cooperative
    • Year of Establishment & Sector (e.g., Agriculture, Handicrafts, Food Processing, Services)
    • Location of Operations (villages/districts covered)
    • Nature of Business (200–250 words)
    • Mission Statement (100 words)
    • Number of Employees / Members (men/women)
    • Key Achievements (300 words)
    • Rural Impact (300 words)
    • Awards/Recognitions (if any)

    Attach photocopies of the following documents:

    • Enterprise Registration Certificate (if applicable)
    • Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss Account – current year + last 2 years
    • Bank Statement (last 6 months)
    • Government-issued ID (Aadhaar/other)
    • Two passport-size photographs of applicant
    • 3–5 photographs of the work done
    • Any press clippings/testimonials (optional)

Puraskar Timeline

  • Last Date for Receiving Applications: 31st October 2025 (online and offline).
  • Screening & Jury Review: November–December 2025.
  • Winner Announcement & Ceremony: Early 2026.
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FAQs

Who can apply for the Puraskar?

Any woman entrepreneur, or a cooperative led by a woman, whose enterprise has a positive impact on rural communities.

No. The Puraskar is for self-sustaining enterprises, not NGOs dependent on grants or CSR funds.

Yes, if their enterprise’s work creates meaningful impact in rural communities.

Yes, provided the woman is the key leader or co-leader, and her role is central to the enterprise.

Yes. The Puraskar recognises women-led enterprises that improve the lives of entire rural communities, not just women alone.

The winner receives a ₹10 lakh cheque and a citation.

One woman entrepreneur is chosen each year.

All applications (online and by post) must reach us by 31st October 2025.

Either download the form and fill it in, or write your application on plain paper, attach required documents, and send it by courier/post to the IMC Ladies’ Wing address in Mumbai.

Yes, please provide the Balance Sheet and P&L for the current year and preceding two years.

Applications are screened, evaluated by the jury, and one winner is selected by consensus.

Yes, you are welcome to reapply in future years.

Yes, shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

No, there is no fee.

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