AFQE

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.

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.

All Micro and Small Enterprises existing anywhere in Rajasthan will be required to comply with the following conditions to avail benefits under the scheme:

• The enterprise will be required to have Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) as per MSME Development Act 2006.
• The enterprise should apply for the one-time reimbursement within 12 months of obtaining the quality certification/(s).
• Cost of certification will include documentation, testing, accreditation fee, consultation fee, and calibration charges (till the enterprise obtain the certificate), application fee, license fee and other relevant fees.
• Certification should be related to the product or process of the enterprise.
• The enterprise should be in commercial production at the time of disbursement and the assistance shall not be released to the closed unit.
• One MSME enterprise can apply only once under the scheme.

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.