CHIEF GUEST: SHRI C.K. JAFFER SHARIEF, HON’BLE UNION MINISTER
organized by CITD India, celebrated excellence in industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. This prestigious event recognized individuals and enterprises driving economic growth and industrial development across the nation. The ceremony was graced by Shri C.K. Jaffer Sharief, Hon’ble Union Minister, as the Chief Guest, whose presence highlighted the national importance of industrial progress. Through this platform, CITD reaffirmed its commitment to empowering businesses and promoting self-reliant industrial advancement across India.
The 14th CITD All India Industrial Promotion Award – 1992, organized by the Council for Industrial and Trade Development (CITD), was a landmark event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding contributions to India’s industrial and economic landscape. The ceremony served as a national platform to honor those who demonstrated excellence in industrial innovation, entrepreneurship, and enterprise development.
This prestigious event was graced by the distinguished presence of Shri C.K. Jaffer Sharief, the then Hon’ble Union Minister, who attended as the Chief Guest. His presence elevated the occasion and symbolized the importance the Government of India attaches to the promotion of industry, trade, and self-reliant economic progress.
In his keynote address, Shri Jaffer Sharief emphasized the crucial role of industrialization in accelerating the nation’s development and strengthening its global competitiveness. He applauded the efforts of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industrial innovators who, despite various challenges, contributed to the country’s economic resilience and job creation.
The Hon’ble Minister further highlighted the importance of government-industry collaboration in shaping policies that support sustainable industrial growth. He called upon industrialists to adopt modern technologies, invest in research and development, and commit to practices that ensure both profitability and environmental responsibility.
The award function brought together an esteemed audience comprising government officials, industry veterans, emerging entrepreneurs, business associations, and development agencies. The event served as a dynamic forum for exchanging ideas, fostering partnerships, and inspiring future initiatives in the industrial sector.
Recipients of the 14th Industrial Promotion Award were recognized for their exceptional contributions across various fields—ranging from manufacturing and infrastructure to technology, exports, and rural industry. Their work not only showcased individual achievement but also demonstrated the vast potential of India’s industrial capabilities when supported with vision, innovation, and determination.
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, received special attention for their role in local development, employment generation, and grassroots innovation. CITD continues to place strong emphasis on inclusive growth, and this award ceremony reflected its unwavering support for industrial success stories of all scales and sectors.
The event also reinforced CITD’s broader mission: to serve as a catalyst in India’s journey toward industrial excellence and economic independence. By acknowledging and rewarding exemplary performance, CITD motivates others to aim higher, work smarter, and contribute more meaningfully to national growth.
The 14th edition of the Industrial Promotion Award remains a proud milestone in CITD’s legacy. It reflects the organization’s enduring commitment to nurturing India’s industrial ecosystem, encouraging entrepreneurship, and building a future-ready industrial landscape.
Through such initiatives, CITD reaffirms its role not only as a facilitator of growth but also as a torchbearer for India’s industrial and trade aspirations. The 1992 awards stand as a testament to the power of recognition in inspiring sustained excellence.