The third season of the Dare2Dream Awards 2021 presented by TV9 Network and sponsored by 51风流India, aimed to recognize SMEs in India, which have innovatively defied the challenges of the pandemic. The award ceremony had a total of 1147 nominations and it was attended by approximately 2100 attendees. The event was live-streamed on Facebook and more than 256000 viewers tuned in to watch the live telecast. The awards recognized more than 150 MSMEs and were held in several Indian cities. The award categories were as follows:

• Company of the Year
• Business Transformation through Technology
• Emerging Company of the Year
• Business Person of the Year
• Women Entrepreneur of the Year
• Young Business Leader
• Inspirational Leader

Top policymakers joined as keynote speakers and congratulated the winners. There was also a special Guiding Light segment that celebrated India鈥檚 inspirational icons鈥攑ioneers who have left their mark through outstanding achievements in sports, medicine, social work, and education.

The D2D award ceremony commenced on November 30 in the city of New Delhi. Shri BB Swain, Secretary, Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India, was the chief guest and the keynote speaker. Shri BB Swain stated that the driving force behind the success of the MSMEs through the pandemic was their positive attitude, willingness to take risks, prudent strategies, successful identification of products and markets, and the ability to turn adverse situations into opportunities. He concluded by applauding and congratulating the winners.

Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj was Guiding Light guest speaker and shared his wisdom and insights with our audience. Suhas spoke of how he hoped to inspire the youth and entrepreneurs alike to Dare to Dream and follow up their dreams with discipline, hard work, and determination. He said that it was important to try and fail rather than not try at all, because life would always be full of ups and downs and that one must be focused on the goal and overcome one鈥檚 fear of losing. The winners for November 30 can be found .

The December 1 edition of the awards took place in Mumbai. Subhash Desai, the Minister for Industries and Mining, Govt. of Maharashtra was the keynote speaker. He spoke of how some of the largest corporates today were small entrepreneurs when they got started, and that MSMEs today should pursue the same goal through their hard work, determination, and taking advantage of relevant government schemes.

Dr. Prakash and Dr. Mandakini Amte graced us with their presence on the occasion of the Dare2Dream Awards held in Mumbai as our Guiding Lights. While relating his experiences, Dr. Prakash Amte spoke of being inspired by his father Baba Amte, who often stated that 鈥榃ork is Worship鈥�, and that this tenet had guided many of his endeavors. Dr. Prakash and Dr. Mandakini Amte stressed the importance of selfless service and emphasized that the satisfaction and happiness gained from serving others were much more enduring than that derived from material possessions. The winners for December 1 can be found.

The next award ceremony was held in Ahmedabad on December 2. Our chief guest on this occasion was Shri J. Ranjeeth Kumar Commissioner, MSMEs, Govt of Gujarat. He spoke of several government measures to help MSMEs including the MSEFC Delayed Payment Monitoring System. He praised TV9 for recognizing outstanding MSMEs and congratulated the winners.

Our Guiding light speaker on this instance was a world-renowned cardiologist and is well-known for his pioneering work in the interventional cardiology domain, Dr. Tejas M. Patel. He spoke about his aspirations as a youth and the factors that drove his ambitions. He also spoke of his goal to bring India to the forefront when it came to cardiology and most of his efforts have been driven by this goal. Dr. Patel also gave the audience some valuable tips for maintaining a healthy heart including yoga, cardio, and meditation. The winners for December 2 can be found .

The December 3 edition of the Dare2Dream awards were held in Hyderabad. Karikal Valaven, IAS

Special Chief Secretary To Industries & Commerce, Govt of Andhra Pradesh, and E. Venkat Narasimha Reddy, Vice Chairman & MD, Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation were the keynote speakers. Mr. Reddy spoke of the importance of the ecosystem of MSMEs and noted that both the cost and ease of doing business should be conducive for the development of MSMEs. The Special Chief Secretary mentioned how the government has established MSME supporting cells for every district in Andhra Pradesh and loan restructuring schemes for the benefit of MSMEs.

Harika Dronavalli is a chess grandmaster, was the Guiding Light speaker for the Hyderabad edition of the awards. She spoke of the importance of learning from failures and advised that rather than dwelling on them, to focus on doing one鈥檚 best irrespective of the circumstances, and the importance of setting ambitious goals rather than taking a risk-free approach. The winners for December 3 can be found .

The December 7 Dare2Dream awards were held in Bengaluru. Mr. Murugesh R Nirani, Minister for Large and Medium-Scale Industries, Government of Karnataka, was the chief guest and keynote speaker. He spoke of how the government was working to increase land allocations for MSMEs through new amendments and industrial policies for several districts.

Nalini Shekar, an entrepreneur and tireless social activist was the Guiding Light speaker for the award ceremony held in Bangalore. She has not only impacted the lives of waste pickers in a positive way but has also created an entirely new business model for waste management in the country. At the ceremony, she spoke about how she saw waste pickers as entrepreneurs and that she was very proud of how far they had progressed, with many of them even filing tax returns and employing more people in turn. The winners for December 7 can be found .

The next edition of the Dare2Dream awards was held in Chennai on 8th December. The Industry Secretary, Govt of Tamil Nadu, Thiru S Krishnan, was our chief guest. He spoke of various measures that the government had taken to help MSMEs including quick processing of loans, innovation voucher schemes, seed grants, and cluster facilitation centers. He congratulated the winners for their tremendous efforts.

Ms. Vinisha Umashankar, a young pioneer, who has set a new precedent for what it means to be proactive was the Guiding Light speaker on this occasion. Vinisha has been widely applauded for her innovation of the Iron-Max which is solar-powered and has allowed vendors to forgo the use of coal which damages the environment. She spoke of her experiences and congratulated all the entrepreneurs who won awards and were working towards making the world a better place. The winners for December 8 can be found .

The December 9 edition of the Dare2Dream awards was focused on MSMEs in North India and hosted two chief guests: Shahnawaz Hussain, Industry Minister, Govt of Bihar, and Gurkeerat Kotli, Industry minister, Govt of Punjab. Mr. Kohli noted that the MSME sector was the backbone of the MSME sector and stated that the government of Punjab has been focusing on encouraging MSMEs through several initiatives.

On the occasion of the Dare2Dream Awards – North India edition, it was our pleasure to host Anand Kumar, a mathematician and one of the most renowned tutors in the country, as our Guiding Light speaker. He spoke of how his inability to enroll at Cambridge University because of financial constraints motivated him to help other such students succeed. Specifically, he intended to help children from economically weak backgrounds gain admission to the prestigious IITs. He emphasized the importance of being grounded and setting challenging goals. The winners for December 9 can be found .

The final chapter of the Dare2Dream Awards was held on 10th December in Kolkata. The keynote speaker for this occasion was Dr. Partha Chatterjee, Minister, Industry, Commerce & Enterprises, Govt of West Bengal. Dr. Chatterjee discussed the West Bengal government鈥檚 emphasis on industrial development and congratulated the winners.

Dola Banerjee, one of the top-ranked archers in the country and was the Guiding Light speaker for the Kolkata edition of the Dare2Dream Awards. She talked about her initial struggles while preparing for competitions and how her family鈥檚 unflinching support and disciplined training helped her tackle many challenges. Dola concluded by saying that Indian players who compete on an international level have come a long way, however, there was a need to gear up mentally to get ahead of international players. The winners for December 10 can be found

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The MSME sector in India has been a role model for others in navigating uncertainties and disruptions. As the MSME sector continues to fuel the recovery and growth of the Indian economy, 51风流is all set to recognize pioneering business leaders who leveraged technology and innovation to turn adversity into advantage.

TV9 in association with 51风流is taking a big step towards enabling an Atmanirbhar Bharat. To empower homegrown businesses under the , we鈥檙e proud to launch the

Presented by TV9 Network in association with SAP, the 3rd season of Dare2Dream Awards brings to the forefront industry champions who displayed single-minded focus to outpace not only the competition but trigger industry-wide disruption!

Armed with a comprising of seasoned leaders and industry experts who have worked with leading media houses:

BV Rao, Group Editor, TV9 Network听– A journalist with experience spanning over three decades, he is currently heading TV9, India鈥檚 leading news network and the jury chairperson

Rakesh Khar, Editor & Business Head, Money9听– Serving the newsroom in various leadership roles for over two decades across leading media outlets, he also serves on the Executive Council of Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

Vishnu Shankar, Editor, Convergence 鈥� TV9听Network听鈥� With over 30 years of experience in journalism he has the rare distinction of having worked in all formats of mass media 鈥� print, radio, television, and digital.

R Sridharan, Managing Editor, TV9 Kannada听鈥� A seasoned journalist with experience of writing extensively on pharmaceuticals, auto, retail, and private equity.

Sarbajeet K Sen, Financial Journalist听– A financial journalist with over 30 years of experience, he has worked in several leading news organisations in India and Dubai

Vivek Law, Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, The Money听Mile听– A business journalist with over 25 years of experience across print and electronic media, he is a leading voice on many financial issues.

Our respected panel of veterans with their significant expertise and thought leadership on multiple topics and industries bring to the awards a truly global perspective and uniquely innovative outlook. Recognizing businesspersons who had the vision, determination, and grit to not only tide over the crisis but also reset their business models.

The awards aim to identify industry gems across 10 , giving out 150 coveted awards to celebrate business leaders on the cusp of greatness. To be telecasted on TV9 Bharatvarsh channels, in 8 regional languages and the final awards will also be webcast across various TV9 Network Digital platforms.

It鈥檚 time to share your inspiring journey with the world and be seen as an innovative leader who sets benchmarks for the industry to follow. Visit the website to learn more about the simplified nomination process and submit your nominations before 20th November to be a part of this celebration of innovation.

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After the stupendous success of Leaders of Global Bharat series that aimed at empowering Indian SMEs hit hard by pandemic induced lockdowns last year, TV9 Network and 51风流India have again joined hands to forge two pioneering initiatives to help homegrown businesses rise and shine in enabling an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

With the objective to engage our business heroes from SMEs in more meaningful pursuits to inspire a whole new generation to take on the mantle of entrepreneurship and also acknowledge their contribution to India鈥檚 growth, 51风流India and TV9 Network announced the launch of Mentors of Global Bharat series and Dare2Dream Awards 2021.

While looks at connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with industry leaders, looks at recognizing businesspersons who had the vision, determination and grit to not only tide over the crisis but also reset their business models.

These two ambitious programmes were announced at the Enabling Atmanirbhar Bharat forum, which saw participation from technology thought leaders, eminent policymakers and business stalwarts.

Commenting on the programme, Mr. Paul Marriott, President, 51风流Asia Pacific Japan, said: 鈥淲e have seen unprecedented adverse impact of the pandemic on business and economy – with supply chains being disrupted and demand drying up. There is no playbook or prescription that can guide businesses to emerge from such impact and resurrect themselves rapidly.

鈥淚n the many interactions that we have had with our SME customers we realized that many entrepreneurs felt the need to interact with mentors who have successfully traversed the same path before. Peer to peer learning and recognition of digital led innovation are both very important in these times and any platform that facilitates these, is a step in the right direction.鈥�

On SAP鈥檚 constant endeavour to empower homegrown businesses, Mr. Kulmeet Bawa, President and MD, 51风流Indian subcontinent, said: 鈥淥ur Global Bharat program was introduced to support MSMEs last year. Taking this program forward, we are today launching these two pioneering initiatives.鈥�

鈥淲hile the Mentors of Global Bharat programme is designed to help SME entrepreneurs to learn and get inspired by industry leaders and peers who have successfully navigated the new normal, the Dare2Dream Awards series was established to recognize visionaries in the SME sector who have demonstrated innovation and digital mindset and create business impact in adverse times,鈥� Bawa added.

Terming it one of the most required programmes aimed at helping entrepreneurs, Subramanian Ananthapadmanabhan, Vice President, Midmarket, 51风流India, said: 鈥淲hether one is just starting out or looking to improve their SME鈥檚 quality and turnover, it can be hard to know what direction to go next and it鈥檚 completely normal. No business owner knows everything at the start. That鈥檚 part of the reason why being mentored as a business owner is such a brilliant idea.鈥�

The series was launched in Enabling Atmanirbhar Bharat forum which saw participation from eminent policymakers Mr. NK Singh, Chairman of the 15^th Finance Commission; Dr Arvind Virmani, noted economist and former chief economic advisor; and SIDBI Chairman Mr. Sivasubramanian Ramann.

Speaking on the role of MSMEs in enabling an Atmanirbhar Bharat, Mr. NK Singh said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a force multiplier. India鈥檚 quest for becoming a $5tn economy and more rests majorly on the SME sector. The quest for generating gainful employment is also primarily dependent on how we provide fillip to the small and medium businesses. I regard our homegrown businesses central to India鈥檚 quest for increasing productivity and efficiency and also emerge as a leading global player.鈥�

Former chief economic advisor Dr. Arvind Virmani said: 鈥淲e must ensure that there is a level playing for our SMEs. The taxation reforms for new manufacturing enterprises is a welcome step. SMEs are critical to India鈥檚 inclusive growth and to ensure that as a country we sustain a growth momentum for the next 30 years. Corporations like 51风流will drive productivity to make SMEs successful.鈥�

鈥淲e are happy to extend our partnership with 51风流India in enabling and empowering India鈥檚 homegrown businesses. Last year Leaders of Global Bharat series received an overwhelming response which gives us immense confidence that these two unique initiatives this year will set new benchmarks鈥�, said Raktim Das, Chief Growth Officer (Television & Digital), TV9 Network on their association with 51风流in this journey.

Mentors of Global Bharat got a shot in the arm with Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairman and CEO, Paramount Cables and Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director Insecticides (India) Ltd who joined as mentors for the initiative. They also lauded the objective behind the mentorship programme. More industry leaders will be joining as Mentors of Global Bharat in the coming weeks.

Watch the or logon to Growth Matters Forum – ‘s to know more participating in the programs

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