CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT & WEIGHTAGE

Criteria for Assessment & Weightage

  1. The applicants for the Excellence in 4R by Industry, Excellence in Managing MSW by private firms /Industry, Excellence in Innovation by Start-ups for Sustainable Waste management, and Excellence in Managing Plastics & Packaging waste or e-waste would be majorly evaluated by following:
    1. Waste Management Resources
    2. Waste Management Strategies
    3. Sustainable and Innovative Business Model
    4. Impacts/Benefits
    5. Future Plans

  2. The applicants for the category of Excellence in developing the zero/minimum waste products would be majorly evaluated by the following:
    1. Research Problems
    2. Innovative Products
    3. Product Impact
    4. Future Plans

  3. The applicants for the Excellence in Innovative solution by Research Organisations / Academic Institutions for sustainable waste management would be majorly evaluated by following:
    1. Research Problems
    2. Technology Readiness Level/Potential Business Model
    3. Impact
    4. Future Plans

    Note: Evaluation depends on the discretion of experts of Appraisal committee and CII Grand jury.

Evaluation Process

  1. Evaluation will be based on the online submission of applications and the award process mentioned above.

  2. Each entry will be evaluated based on the category/sub-category chosen by the applicant.

  3. Applicants can apply for more than one category. In case of multiple category entries, each entry will be evaluated independently.

Terms & Conditions

  1. The participation fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

  2. The applicant can withdraw their application at any time during the award process, but the participation fee will not be refunded.

  3. If relevant documents are not shared to verify submissions, the CII 4R Awards reserve the right not to consider the application.

  4. The CII 4R Awards reserves the right to request further evidence.

  5. All information supplied must be accurate, real, and complete. Personal or sensitive information will be treated as confidential.

  6. The decision of the expert appraisal committee and the Grand Jury is final and binding.

  7. All submissions and documents must be in English.

  8. By submitting an application, the applicant agrees to the terms and conditions of entry.