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Incentives to SSI Units acquiring ISO-9000 Certification

The Government has been considering a scheme to enhance the international competitiveness of the Small Scale Sector. As a step in that direction, Govt. is operating a scheme to provide incentives to those Small Scale Undertakings who acquire ISO-9000 Certification or its equivalent.

Salient features of the scheme

- The scheme envisages reimbursement of charges of acquiring ISO-9000 or its equivalent to the extent of 50% of the cost subject to the maximum of Rs. 75,000/.

- The Small Scale/Ancillary Undertakings are eligible to avail the incentives.

- The scheme is applicable for one hundred Small Scale/ Ancillary Units on first come first serve basis.

- The scheme is administered by Development Commissioner (SSI).

- The proposals for reimbursement would be scrutinised and approved by a Screening Committee set up under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary & DC (SSI).

- The applications for reimbursement should be submitted to the Development Commissioner (SSI), Nirman Bhavan. New Delhi-110 001 along with copies of the following documents.

- Permanent SSI/Ancillary Registration Certificate of DIC/State Director of Industries valid as on date.

- ISO-9000 series certification or its equivalent award to the units.

- Documents showing proof of payments of charges made to the Certification Agency.