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Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme
Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme.
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About This Scheme
The "Testing Fee Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe" is a component under the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub. It provides financial assistance to SC/ST-owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) by reimbursing expenses incurred on product testing. The reimbursement is applicable for testing conducted at National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories or Bureau of Indian Standards-accredited laboratories and other government-approved labs. The scheme aims to reduce the cost burden of quality testing and help enterprises improve product standards. It also supports better market competitiveness by encouraging quality compliance and certification.
Benefits
₹1.0 L
Testing Fee Reimbursement: Up to 80% of the testing fee or ₹1,00,000/- (excluding GST), whichever is lower. - Coverage of Testing: Includes testing of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products. - Multiple Claims Allowed: Enterprises can avail reimbursement multiple times in a financial year, subject to the overall limit. - Support for Certification: Assistance is also available for BIS licenses and certifications.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Self-certified copy of UAM & GST
- ✦Self-certified copy of PAN card - In case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted
- ✦Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/ all partners/ directors
- ✦Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required
- ✦Attested or original copy (signature with stamp) of payment receipt and system generated GST invoice for total amount paid to respective testing center or laboratory for availing various testing services
- ✦NABL/ BIS attested copy of final testing report received from the laboratory duly stamped and signed for all tests availed by SC-ST MSE unit
- ✦Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier with in the same financial year
- ✦Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which the testing charges have been debited
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1.0 L