The scheme envisages promotion of Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) manufacturing amongst MSMEs and ZED Assessment for their certification so as to: Encourage and Enable MSMEs for manufacturing of quality products using latest technology tools & to constantly upgrade their processes for achievement of high productivity and high quality with the least effect on the environment. Develop an Ecosystem for Zero Defect Zero Effect Manufacturing in MSMEs, for enhancing competitiveness and enabling exports. Promote adoption of Quality and recognising the efforts of successful MSMEs. Increase public awareness on demanding Zero Defect and Zero Effect Products through the ZED Rating. The scheme is implemented by Quality Council of India (QCI). Eligibility/Applicability All manufacturing MSMEs registered with the UDYAM registration portal will be eligible to participate in MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification and avail related benefits/incentives. Nature of Assistance Certification Levels and Cost of Certification Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) is a simple, transparent and affordable certification with 3 levels i.e., Bronze, Silver and Gold, and is based on well defined parameters of Quality, Safety, Production, Cleanliness, Energy, Environment and more… Certification Level 1: BRONZE: Rs. 10,000/- Certification Level 2: SILVER: Rs. 40,000/- Certification Level 3: GOLD: Rs. 90,000/- Subsidy on cost of ZED certification: Joining Reward of Rs. 10,000/- (Bronze will become free if availed) 80%-60%-50% for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises respectively. 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. How to Apply: Eligible MSMEs shall apply through online portal : https://zed.msme.gov.in/ Whom to Contact MSME-Development Institutes under Office of Development Commissioner MSME and IA (Contact Details).