MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivize them...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Joining Reward of ₹ 10,000/- (Bronze will become free if availed)
80-60-50% for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Additional subsidy:
10% for Women/SC/ST owned MSMEs OR MSMEs in North Eastern Region (NER)/Himalayan/Left Wing Extremism(LWE)/Island territories/aspirational districts.
5% for MSMEs which are also a part of the SFURTI OR Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) of the Ministry
> **Additional subsidy:**
10% for Women/SC/ST owned MSMEs OR MSMEs in NER/Himalayan/LWE/Island territories/aspirational districts.
5% for MSMEs which are also a part of the SFURTI OR Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) of the Ministry.
> **Financial Assistance in Testing/Quality/Product Certification:**
Up to 75% of the total cost of Testing/Certification, with the maximum ceiling of subsidy being ₹. 50,000/-.
> **Handholding Support :**
Up-to ₹ 2,000,00/- for consultancy for all ZED certified
MSMEs.
> **Support in Technology Upgradation for Zero Effect Solutions:**
Up-to ₹ 3,000,00/- lakhs for all ZED certified MSMEs.
> **MSME KAWACH (Knowledge Acquisition through WASH for an Accelerated COVID-19 Handling) Certification:**
After taking ZED Pledge, MSMEs can avail support for their preparedness to mitigate COVID 19 risks after obtaining Certification based on WASH Standard.
> **Graded incentives:**
MSMEs can avail graded incentives as prescribed for the three ZED Certification Levels. Wherever possible, the incentives provided by States will be linked through API integra
Eligibility (who can apply)
Should be a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) unit.
Should be registered in Udyam portal.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration:**
**Step 01:** Visit the [official website. ](https://zed.msme.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** Click on **Register Now** button under Zed Certification window.
**Step 03:** First time user click on **Register Now** button to register.
**Step 04:** Click on **Proceed**.
**Step 05:** Provide Udyam Registration Number and associated Mobile Number for Validation then Click on Proceed button.
**Step 06:** Select Plant Location and its Associated Plant Activity then Click on Proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme / what is the eligibility?
- Should be a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) unit.
- Should be registered in Udyam portal.
What are the benefits of MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme?
> **Cost of Certification:**
• Certification Level 1: BRONZE: ₹ 10,000/-
• Certification Level 2: SILVER: ₹ 40,000/-
• Certification Level 3: GOLD: ₹ 90,000/-
> **Subsidy on cost of ZED certification:**
• Joining Reward of ₹ 10,000/- (Bronze will become free if availed)
• 80-60-50% for...
How to apply online for MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme?
**Online**
> **Registration:**
**Step 01:** Visit the [official website. ](https://zed.msme.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** Click on **Register Now** button under Zed Certification window.
**Step 03:** First time user click on **Register Now** button to register.
**Step 04:** Click on **Proceed**....