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MSZCS

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme
NationwideBusiness EntityCentralCentral Sector SchemeMinistry Of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesNo start date
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What this is

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivize them for ZED Cerficaon while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions.

In detail

The "MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme" is implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to promote Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices among MSMEs. The scheme aims to encourage production of high-quality products using modern technology with minimal environmental impact. It supports MSMEs in improving productivity, competitiveness, and export potential. The scheme also provides incentives for achieving higher certification levels and promotes awareness of sustainable manufacturing practices. Additionally, it helps in identifying areas for improvement and supports policy planning and investment decisions.

Who qualifies

  • Should be a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) unit.
  • Should be registered in Udyam portal.

What you get

> Cost of Certification:

  • Certification Level 1: BRONZE: ₹10,000/-
  • Certification Level 2: SILVER: ₹40,000/-
  • Certification Level 3: GOLD: ₹90,000/-

> Subsidy on cost of ZED certification:

  • Joining Reward of ₹10,000/- (Bronze will become free if availed)
  • 80-60-50% for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Additional subsidy
  • 10% for Women/SC/ST owned MSMEs OR MSMEs in North Eastern Region (NER)/Himalayan/Left Wing Extremism(LWE)/Island territories/aspirational districts.
  • 5% for MSMEs which are also a part of the SFURTI OR Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) of the Ministry

> Additional subsidy:

  • 10% for Women/SC/ST owned MSMEs OR MSMEs in NER/Himalayan/LWE/Island territories/aspirational districts.
  • 5% for MSMEs which are also a part of the SFURTI OR Micro & Small Enterprises - Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) of the Ministry.

> Financial Assistance in Testing/Quality/Product Certification:

  • Up to 75% of the total cost of Testing/Certification, with the maximum ceiling of subsidy being ₹50,000/-.

> Handholding Support :

  • Up-to ₹2,000,00/- for consultancy for all ZED certified

MSMEs.

> Support in Technology Upgradation for Zero Effect Solutions:

  • Up-to ₹3,000,00/- lakhs for all ZED certified MSMEs.

> MSME KAWACH (Knowledge Acquisition through WASH for an Accelerated COVID-19 Handling) Certification:

  • After taking ZED Pledge, MSMEs can avail support for their preparedness to mitigate COVID 19 risks after obtaining Certification based on WASH Standard.

> Graded incentives:

  • MSMEs can avail graded incentives as prescribed for the three ZED Certification Levels. Wherever possible, the incentives provided by States will be linked through API integration with the ZED portal to ensure interoperability.
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https://www.dcmsme.gov.in/Guidelines_MSME%20Sustainable(ZED)%20Certification%20Scheme.pdf
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https://zed.msme.gov.in/faqs
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https://zed.msme.gov.in/uploads/User_Manual_for_ZED_Registration_20.04.2022_2022.pdf
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schemeNameMSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification SchememyScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate...not published at source
schemeCloseDate...not published at source
nodalMinistryNameMinistry Of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesmyScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtSchemeFalsemyScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data...no source publishes this for any central scheme