Sarkari Yojana

Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges

Tamil Nadu
Quick Summary: Tamil Nadu MSMEs can recover consultancy and certification costs for quality certifications, up to ₹2,00,000/- for national and ₹10,00,000/- for international certification. Claims are filed online within 1 year of certification.

About Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges

Through the “Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges”, the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, motivates MSMEs to obtain quality standards/certifications for their processes and products, or any other international quality certification that a competent authority recognises in India. Fees paid to Consultancy and certification agencies for securing National and International Level Quality Certifications are refunded by the government.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

Only MSMEs located in Tamil Nadu can apply. Components Eligible for Reimbursement Subsidy

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Fees paid to consultancy and certification agencies

Fees paid to consultancy and certification agencies.

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Charges for calibration and testing carried out for…

Charges for calibration and testing carried out for certification at a NABL-accredited testing lab.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Amounts paid to Consultancy and Certification Agencies for…

Amounts paid to Consultancy and Certification Agencies for obtaining Quality Certification are refunded, up to a limit of ₹ 2,00,000/- for National Level Certification and ₹ 10,00,000/- for International Level Certification.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A copy of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum /…

A copy of the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum / Udyam Certificate.

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The Certificate of Registration under the Indian Partnership…

The Certificate of Registration under the Indian Partnership Act / LLP / Societies Registration Act / Certificate of Incorporation.[Memorandum of Association & Articles of Association] under the Company Act.

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Evidence of connected load, such as the EB…

Evidence of connected load, such as the EB Meter card/online Statement.

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Copies of invoices, cash bills and stamped receipts

Copies of invoices, cash bills and stamped receipts.

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A copy of the ISO 9000/ISO 14001/ISO 22000/HACCP/GHP/GMP/ZED/International…

A copy of the ISO 9000/ISO 14001/ISO 22000/HACCP/GHP/GMP/ZED/International certificate.

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A copy of the certifying body's Registration Certificate…

A copy of the certifying body's Registration Certificate with the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB). Files must be in PDF (.pdf) format and under 200 kb in size.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Grant of Quality Certification Reimbursement of Charges through the online application process outlined below.

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Registration - Go to the Official Website/Portal of…

Registration
Go to the Official Website/Portal of the Government of Tamil Nadu's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Department and select " Login / Registration " in the top ribbon.
Enter the required details correctly in the registration form: Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Email ID and Mobile Number. Set up a new password containing at least 8 characters, including 1 Upper Case Letter, 1 Lower Case Letter, and 1 Numeric Field.
Type in the captcha code and select "Register".

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Login Open the Login Page, select "Login", and…

Login Open the Login Page, select "Login", and sign in with the credentials sent to your registered Email ID and registered Mobile Number.

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Form Filling - Once signed in, move the…

Form Filling
Once signed in, move the cursor over "Schemes" in the top ribbon and pick the relevant scheme from the dropdown.
On the following page, move the cursor over "Apply Online" in the top ribbon and pick "New Application" from the dropdown.
Complete every mandatory field of the Application Form, check all the details thoroughly, accept the terms and conditions, declaration and privacy policy, and select "Proceed".
Write down the reference number shown on screen, then select "Close".

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Upload Documents - Next, move the cursor over…

Upload Documents
Next, move the cursor over "Schemes" in the top ribbon and pick "Upload Documents" from the dropdown.
Enter the Application ID on the following page and select "Submit".
On the page after that, upload every mandatory document in the stated format and size.
When uploading is done, select "View" to check that the uploaded documents are correct.

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Submission - Tick every checkbox at the bottom…

Submission
Tick every checkbox at the bottom of the screen and select "Submit Application".
An SMS confirming that the online application has been submitted to GM/DIC / RJD will reach your mobile phone. (Optional)

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Track Application Status The status of your application…

Track Application Status The status of your application can be checked here, and the portal may also send updates by email or SMS. NOTE 1: Submitting the application and documents on the online portal is enough; no hard copy needs to be sent to GM/DIC/RJD in person or by Post. NOTE 2: Applications must be filed within 1 year of the date of certification.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- Components of expenditure ineligible for reimbursement: travel expenditure, hotel accommodation, food & beverages, refreshment charges and surveillance charges
- Expenditure for renewal will not be eligible for reimbursement.
- Certifications that are mandatory as per statutory requirements are also not eligible.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References