Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Assistance for Quality Certification

About This Scheme

The scheme "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive. The component "Assistance for Quality Certification" aims to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in obtaining quality certifications to enhance product standards and compete in the market.

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

• ERP Assistance: 65% of capital cost for installing an ERP system (subject to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/-).
• Covers software, installation charges, and annual service costs (hardware costs not included).
• Includes server-based or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ERP systems that manage production, inventory, sales, purchase, HR, and accounting.
• Quality Certification Assistance: 50% reimbursement of the certification fee for national/international certifications (e.g., BIS, ISO, WHO-GMP, Hallmark).
• 50% of the cost of testing equipment/machinery required for certification.
• The total assistance is capped at ₹10,00,000/-.
• Covers expenses such as Certification agency fees (excluding travel, hotel, and surveillance costs), Testing equipment and machinery costs, Calibration charges of testing equipment.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

• The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise.
• The enterprise must be in the manufacturing sector.
• The enterprise must be registered under MSME/Udyam Registration.
• The ERP system cost must be related to software and services (not hardware).
• The enterprise must apply within one year from the date of certificate issuance.

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Who Cannot Apply?

Applications are commonly rejected for these reasons, so check them before you start.

• Testing equipment purchased after the certification issuance is not eligible.

Required Documents

myScheme, Government of India does not list the documents for this scheme. The department's own website often does - check the official links below before you set off, or ask at the office where you apply.

How to Apply

1. 1 Registration Process: Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.
2. 2 Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".
3. 3 Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.
4. 4 Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.
5. 5 Post-Registration Process: Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".
6. 6 Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.
7. 7 Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.
8. 8 Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.
9. 9 Helpdesk: Contact Here.

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

• Guidelines
• Online Application Portal
• Scheme Guidelines