Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme for MSMEs is an umbrella programme of the Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat. It has been in force since 5 October 2022 and remains operative until 4 October 2027. The broader scheme is meant to strengthen Gujarat's micro, small and medium enterprises — a segment the state treats as central to employment generation, GDP contribution and exports — and it is positioned under the twin visions of Aatmanirbhar Gujarat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Assistance for Quality Certification component within that umbrella is built specifically for manufacturing MSMEs. Its purpose is to help smaller manufacturers pay for the certifications and the systems that lift product quality and keep them competitive in national and international markets.

In practical terms, the component supports two kinds of spending: putting an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in place, and securing national or international quality certifications. A growing manufacturing unit can therefore tighten its internal operations at the same time as it proves its product standards to buyers at home and abroad.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the Gujarat government's Investor Facilitation Portal, so there is no single annual window that founders need to chase.

• Up to ₹10 lakh towards testing equipment and machinery required for quality certification
• 65% of ERP implementation cost reimbursed, capped at ₹1 lakh
• 50% of certification fees for national and international standards such as BIS, ISI, WHO, GMP and Hallmark
• Open to micro, small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Gujarat
• Rolling applications; the scheme is in force from 5 October 2022 to 4 October 2027
• Applications must be filed within one year of the certification date

Eligibility is confined to manufacturing enterprises in Gujarat that fall into the micro, small or medium bracket.

• The unit must be an MSME and must hold acknowledgment or registration from the Ministry of MSME or from DPIIT, whichever applies to it.
• New manufacturing enterprises qualify, and so do existing units that are going in for expansion or diversification.
• Commercial production has to commence inside the scheme's operative window, between 5 October 2022 and 4 October 2027.
• The application itself must be submitted within one year of the certification date.

Since the assistance is tied to certification activity, a unit that already holds a covered certification, or is in the process of obtaining one, is the natural fit for this component. The scheme details published for this component do not set out any separate founder-level requirements.

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Support under this component comes as a subsidy — a share of money the enterprise has already spent. It is not a loan and it is not an equity investment.

ERP implementation

• 65% of the capital cost, capped at ₹1 lakh.
• The eligible spend covers software and the services that drive core business functions: production, inventory, sales, purchase, accounting and human resources.
• Installation charges and subscription fees are included, which means SaaS-based ERP subscriptions count towards the claim.

Quality certification

• 50% of the certification fee for national and international certifications, with BIS, ISI, WHO, GMP and Hallmark named as examples.
• 50% of the cost of testing equipment and machinery, up to a maximum of ₹10 lakh, where that equipment is required to obtain the certification.
• Calibration charges for the equipment are covered as well.

Taken together, the component aims to raise both the operational standards and the product quality of Gujarat's manufacturing MSMEs.

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs is offered by Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Before you apply to Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Scheme: Quality Certification Aid up to ₹10 Lakh for MSMEs is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹10L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.