MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme

On 28th April, 2022, the Central government launched the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme.

  • The Scheme is the revamped version of earlier Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) scheme for Udyam-registered MSMEs.

About the Scheme

  • Certification: MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification can be attained in three levels after registering and taking the ZED Pledge:
    • Certification Level 1: BRONZE (5 Parameters)
    • Certification Level 2: SILVER (14 Parameters)
    • Certification Level 3: GOLD (20 Parameters)
  • Subsidies: Under the Scheme, MSMEs will get subsidy as per the following structure, on the cost of ZED certification:
    • Micro Enterprises: 80%
    • Small Enterprises: 60%
    • Medium Enterprises: 50%
    • Special Provision for Women: There will ....
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