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

The "Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)" launched by the Industries and Mines Department aims to position Gujarat as a global business hub, promoting sustainable manufacturing, MSME growth, and export competitiveness.

Start date6 Aug 2020

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About This Scheme

The scheme &quot;Scheme for Assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)&quot; is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state&#39;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 &quot;Assistance for Quality Certification&quot; aims to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in obtaining quality certifications to enhance product standards and compete in the market.

Benefits

₹1.0 L

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.

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/IEM/LOl Registration certificate.
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Copy of the Constitution of the enterprise.
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CA certificate for MSME Status.
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Copy of Quality Certification.
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CA certified Detailed expenditure statement for obtaining the Quality Certification.
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Copy of proof of Recognized/ Approved Certification body.
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Proof of verification of certification (online.)
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Undertaking for any assistance from GoG and Gol
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Copy of bills of Expenditure incurred.
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Copy of the Highlighted bank statement.
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Copy of GPCB approved NOC/Consent & other departments approval (if applicable).
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Copy of the cancelled cheque.
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Copy of PAN Card.
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Copy of PAN Card of authorized Person.
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Copy of Self Certified Share Holding Pattern(If applicable).
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Copy of GST Registration Certificate.
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Copy of Balance sheet/ITR of the last financial year.
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Copy of latest electricity bill.
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Copy of Testing Equipment Purchased booklet/ reference letter for quality testing instrument/equipment and machinery from authorized body.
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Power of attorney/Board resolution/Consent letter.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "New Investor Registration" to access the registration form.

Step-2: Fill in the Registration Form. Click on "Submit".

Step-3: Verify the E-mail ID using the link sent on your registered E-mail ID.

Step-4: After verification, you will be registered successfully.

Post-Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal. Click on "Login".

Step-2: Enter the email address and password you used during registration.

Step-3: Click the "Login" button to access your account.

Step-4: Now fill in the required details and mandatory documents about your business to complete the application process.

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0 L
Launched: 6 Aug 2020