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Zero Defect Zero Effect Certification Scheme (MSME ZED)
MSME ZED is a 3-tier certification (Bronze/Silver/Gold) supporting MSMEs in adopting quality and environmental standards. Subsidy: 80% (micro), 60% (small), 50% (medium) on certification cost; women/SC/ST/NER units get additional 10%.
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Definition
MSME ZED is a 3-tier certification (Bronze/Silver/Gold) supporting MSMEs in adopting quality and environmental standards. Subsidy: 80% (micro), 60% (small), 50% (medium) on certification cost; women/SC/ST/NER units get additional 10%.
- SourceZED Certification Scheme Guidelines, April 2022 · Para 3 (Subsidy quantum), Para 4 (Beneficiary criteria)
zed.msme.gov.in
Benefit
- Type
- certification subsidy
- What you get
- Up to 80% certification cost subsidy + handholding + free Bronze tier for first 1 lakh applicants.
- Administered by
- Ministry of MSME / Quality Council of India
- Apply
- zed.msme.gov.in
Eligibility conditions
Mandatory for several PLI schemes and state procurement preferences. Bronze tier essentially free for new applicants.
sectors=anystates=anymsme=micro, small, medium
Citations
- SourceZED Certification Scheme Guidelines, April 2022 · Para 3 (Subsidy quantum), Para 4 (Beneficiary criteria)
zed.msme.gov.in