MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme

Subsidised Zero Defect Zero Effect quality and sustainability certification (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for manufacturing MSMEs, plus help with testing and certification costs.

Run by

Ministry of MSME

Funding

Amount varies

Subsidy on certification cost: 80% micro, 60% small, 50% medium; additional 10% for women/SC/ST-owned MSMEs or those in NER, Himalayan, LWE, island or aspirational districts; additional 5% for SFURTI/MSE-CDP members. Joining reward Rs 10,000 (Bronze then free). Certification cost: Bronze Rs 10,000, Silver Rs 40,000, Gold Rs 90,000.

Your share

MSME pays the unsubsidised share of certification cost (20-50% depending on size)

Who can apply

• Manufacturing MSME registered on the Udyam Registration portal
• Each unit under a Udyam registration applies separately

How to apply

Register with your Udyam number on the ZED portal and take the ZED pledge.

Timing

Listed as operational (part of MSME Champions Scheme) in the Feb 2026 Budget MSME document.

Last checked

2026-10-11

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