Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana: Assistance for Quality Certification

DETAILS The scheme "Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Udyog Uday Yojana" is an umbrella scheme launched by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat. It aims to empower the state's dynamic MSME sector, which significantly contributes to employment, GDP, and exports. Effective from August 7th, 2020 to August 6th, 2025, this initiative supports SC/ST entrepreneurs and strengthens MSMEs, making them globally competitive. The component "Assistance for Quality Certification" supports MSMEs in the manufacturing sector to obtain quality certifications and enhance their product standards in a competitive market. The scheme covers the implementation of ERP systems and national/international quality certifications. BENEFITS ERP Assistance: Covers 75% of the capital cost for installing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, up to a maximum of ₹1,00,000/-. Eligible costs include installation charges, software, and annual service costs. Excludes hardware costs of the ERP system. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscription charges are also considered under the scheme. Quality Certification Assistance: Covers 60% of the fee payable for obtaining national/international certifications (e.g., BIS, ISI, WHO, GMP, Hallmark). Covers 60% of the cost of testing equipment and machinery required for certification, up to a total maximum assistance of ₹10,00,000/-. Eligible costs include: Certification agency fees (excluding travel, hotel & surveillance charges). Cost of testing equipment and machinery required for certification. Calibration charges for equipment. ELIGIBILITY The firm must be a Micro/Small/Medium enterprise run by SC/ST entrepreneur. The enterprise must apply within one year from the date of certification issuance. Exclusions The enterprise will not be eligible if any certification is required as a part of a statutory provision. The testing equipment purchased after the issuance of the Quality certificate shall not be eligible for assistance.