Sarkari Yojana
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification
About Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification
The “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs”, an umbrella scheme of the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, seeks to build up the state’s vibrant MSME sector, which contributes strongly to employment, GDP and exports. Active from October 5, 2022, to October 4, 2027, it encourages investment and growth towards “Aatmanirbhar Gujarat” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” The “Assistance for Quality Certification” component helps manufacturing MSMEs secure quality certifications and raise product standards to compete better. Both ERP system implementation and national/international quality certifications are covered.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Business Entity
05 Oct 2022
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only Micro/Small/Medium enterprises qualify
Only Micro/Small/Medium enterprises qualify.
The enterprise should possess acknowledgment or registration from…
The enterprise should possess acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), as the case may be.
New manufacturing enterprises and existing ones pursuing expansion…
New manufacturing enterprises and existing ones pursuing expansion or diversification may apply.
Commercial production must start within the scheme's operative…
Commercial production must start within the scheme's operative period.
The application must be made within one year…
The application must be made within one year from the date of certification.
Benefits Provided
Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
ERP Assistance:
Support of 65% of the capital cost of…
Support of 65% of the capital cost of setting up an ERP system, capped at ₹1,00,000 over the scheme's operative period.
Applies to ERP software and services handling production,…
Applies to ERP software and services handling production, inventory control, sales, purchase, accounting and HR management.
Installation charges, software costs, annual service fees and…
Installation charges, software costs, annual service fees and SaaS-based ERP subscriptions are included (hardware is not). Quality Certification:
50% of the fees for national/international certifications (e.g.,…
50% of the fees for national/international certifications (e.g., BIS, ISI, WHO, GMP, Hallmark) is reimbursed.
50% of the cost of testing equipment and…
50% of the cost of testing equipment and machinery needed for certification is met, up to ₹10,00,000/-.
Eligible items include certification agency fees (travel/hotel/surveillance charges…
Eligible items include certification agency fees (travel/hotel/surveillance charges excluded), testing equipment costs and calibration charges.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Udyam/IEM/LOl Registration certificate (copy)
Udyam/IEM/LOl Registration certificate (copy).
Enterprise constitution document (copy)
Enterprise constitution document (copy).
CA certificate establishing MSME Status
CA certificate establishing MSME Status.
The Quality Certification obtained (copy)
The Quality Certification obtained (copy).
CA-certified detailed statement of spending on obtaining the…
CA-certified detailed statement of spending on obtaining the Quality Certification.
Proof that the Certification body is Recognized/ Approved…
Proof that the Certification body is Recognized/ Approved (copy).
Evidence of online verification of the certification
Evidence of online verification of the certification.
Undertaking about any assistance received from GoG and…
Undertaking about any assistance received from GoG and Gol
Bills for expenditure incurred (copies)
Bills for expenditure incurred (copies).
Bank statement with relevant entries highlighted (copy)
Bank statement with relevant entries highlighted (copy).
GPCB approved NOC/Consent and other departmental approvals (copy,…
GPCB approved NOC/Consent and other departmental approvals (copy, where applicable).
Cancelled cheque (copy)
Cancelled cheque (copy).
PAN Card of the enterprise (copy)
PAN Card of the enterprise (copy).
PAN Card of the authorized Person (copy)
PAN Card of the authorized Person (copy).
Self-certified Share Holding Pattern (copy, where applicable)
Self-certified Share Holding Pattern (copy, where applicable).
GST Registration Certificate (copy)
GST Registration Certificate (copy).
Balance sheet/ITR for the previous financial year (copy)
Balance sheet/ITR for the previous financial year (copy).
Most recent electricity bill (copy)
Most recent electricity bill (copy).
Booklet of the Testing Equipment Purchased/ reference letter…
Booklet of the Testing Equipment Purchased/ reference letter from an authorized body for the quality testing instruments/equipment and machinery (copy).
Power of attorney/Board resolution/Consent letter
Power of attorney/Board resolution/Consent letter
2022-10-05
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for assistance to MSMEs: Assistance for Quality Certification through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
Registration Process:
Step-1: Load the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal and click the "New Investor Registration" button to see the registration form.
Step-2: Fill every section of the Registration Form and click "Submit".
Step-3: Your E-mail ID is verified when you click the link sent to your registered E-mail ID.
Step-4: With that verification, registration succeeds.
Post-Registration Process:
Step-1: Load the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) portal and click the "Login" button.
Step-2: Enter the credentials, i.e. email address and password, used while registering.
Step-3: Click "Login" to proceed into your account.
Step-4: Supply your business details and the mandatory documents so the application is completed.
Helpdesk:
Contact Here.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Enterprises that apply for certifications required as part of statutory provisions are not eligible for assistance.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.