The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana, launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to uplift MSMEs and empower SC/ST entrepreneurs. Operative from August 7, 2020, to August 6, 2025, the scheme strengthens Gujarat’s MSME ecosystem and supports competitiveness on a global scale.
The component “Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification” promotes Zero Defect and Zero Effect (ZED) standards—focusing on quality, sustainability, energy efficiency, and alignment with the Make in India mission.
Benefits
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Subsidy up to ₹50,000/- for obtaining ZED certification
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Promotes Quality: Encourages process & product quality improvements
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Boosts Energy Efficiency: Supports eco-friendly manufacturing
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Global Competitiveness: Prepares MSMEs for global markets
Eligibility
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Must be a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise
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The enterprise should be owned and operated by an SC/ST entrepreneur
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Must be involved in manufacturing activities
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The enterprise must have applied for ZED certification under the official ZED program
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Should not have availed full support from other central or state schemes for ZED certification
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Must comply with environmental and ZED quality standards
Application Process
Mode: Online
Registration Process:
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Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP)
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Click “New Investor Registration”
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Fill the registration form and click Submit
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Verify the email ID through the confirmation link sent to the registered email
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On verification, the registration will be completed successfully
Post-Registration Application:
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Visit the IFP portal and click “Login”
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Enter the registered email ID and password
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Access your dashboard and fill in all business details
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Upload the required documents
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Submit the application for ZED Certification financial support
Documents Required
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Udyam/IEM/LOI Registration Certificate
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Constitution Documents (e.g., Partnership Deed, MoA, etc.)
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CA Certificate for Fixed Capital Investment
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Self-Certified Shareholding Pattern (if applicable)
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Copy of ZED Certification
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CA-Certified Detailed Expenditure Statement for ZED
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Undertaking for assistance from GoG/GoI
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Copy of Bills related to ZED expenses
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Highlighted Bank Statement showing ZED-related transactions
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GPCB NOC/Consent and Other Department Approvals (if applicable)
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PAN Card of Enterprise and Promoters/Directors
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GST Registration (if applicable)
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CA-Certified Balance Sheet/Annual Audit Report (latest FY)
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Latest Electricity Bill
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Booklet of Testing Equipment Purchased (if applicable)
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Self-Attested Documents by Authorized Signatory
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Power of Attorney/Board Resolution/Consent Letter
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Who is eligible for the ₹50,000 subsidy?
SC/ST-run manufacturing MSMEs that have applied for ZED certification. -
Q: What is the purpose of ZED certification?
To ensure quality control, sustainability, and process excellence in manufacturing. -
Q: Can I claim if I’ve already received ZED support from another scheme?
No, double-dipping is not allowed under this scheme.