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Assistance for Quality Enhancement

The scheme aims to support micro and small enterprises in obtaining quality and system certifications or IPRs. It offers up to 50% reimbursement of certification costs with a ceiling of ₹3,00,000.

Start date4 Dec 2024

Last verifiedToday

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About This Scheme

The "Assistance for Quality Enhancement" scheme was started under Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme envisages to support Micro and Small enterprises in state to improve the quality of their products and processes through assistance towards the cost incurred for quality certification as well as other system certifications and Intellectual Property Right. This scheme will remain in force until 31st March 2029. Scheme Implementation This scheme component is implemented through the respective District Industries & Commerce Centers (DICCs) in their districts under the aegis of the Department of Industries & Commerce. Office of the Commissioner, Industries & Commerce will be the nodal agency for the implementation and supervision of the scheme at the state level.

Benefits

₹3.0 L · one-time

One-Time Financial Assistance:

Reimbursement of up to 50% of the total cost incurred for obtaining quality certifications (e.g., BIS, FSSAI), system certifications (e.g., ISO, ZED), and Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), subject to a maximum of ₹3,00,000/- per unit.

Note: Micro and Small Enterprises may acquire such certifications from any government agency or an agency authorized by the Government of India or the Government of Rajasthan.

Costs Covered:

Documentation and consultation fees
Testing and calibration charges
Accreditation, license, and application fees

Mode of Disbursement:

The approved amount is directly transferred to the applicant’s authorized bank account.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Copy of Udyam Registration Certificate
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Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed/Firm Registration (as applicable)
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Board Resolution or Power of Attorney in the name of Authorized Signatory
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Copy of Certification/IPR and other related documents
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Bills of Eligible Expenses and Proof of Payment
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Proof of Regular Commercial Production (e.g., Recent Sale Bill)
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Bank Account Details (Cancelled Cheque) and PAN Card
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Undertaking/Declaration on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper ( Annexure 4.2 )
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CA-Certified Statement of Expenditure ( Annexure 4.3 )

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Application Process:

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form (Annexure 4.1) from the official website.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective General Manager, District Industries & Commerce Centre (DICC).

Verification Process:

Step 1: The District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) will review and approve, partially approve, or reject the application.

Step 2: Upon approval, an approval letter will be issued by the GM, DICC.

Step 3: The sanctioned assistance will be disbursed to the applicant’s authorized bank account.

OOnline

Mode of Online Application: e-Mitra

The applicant can submit the online application by visiting the nearest e-Mitra center or by using their own e-Mitra account.

The application is free of cost.

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹3.0 L
Launched: 4 Dec 2024