Quality Certification Assistance Scheme — Up to ₹1L for Haryana MSMEs

The Quality Certification Assistance Scheme is a Haryana government subsidy that pays back a large share of what a small business spends on getting formally certified for quality. It is administered by the state's Department of Industries and Commerce, and it exists for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that want their processes and products to carry recognised quality marks.

Certifications such as ISO, HACCP, ZED or WHO-GMP often act as the entry ticket to larger buyers, export orders and tenders. Audits, consultants and certification bodies all charge for that journey, and the total can be heavy for a small unit. This scheme shares that cost, so a Haryana-based enterprise can pursue certification without carrying the full expense on its own.

Because there is no fixed annual window, a unit can file a claim as soon as its certificate is in hand. The scheme also brings clarity on which certifications qualify and how the reimbursement is processed, which takes much of the guesswork out of planning for certification.

• 75% reimbursement of certification expenditure, capped at ₹1,00,000 per unit
• Covers ISO, HACCP, BSI, WHO-GMP, ZED, TS and Hallmark certifications
• Open to MSMEs registered with the DIC and in production in Haryana
• Rolling applications — file within 3 months of obtaining the certification
• A subsidy, so no repayment and no equity stake taken
• Approval generally processed within 60 working days of a complete application

To qualify, your unit has to be an MSME operating in Haryana — this is a state-level scheme, so the support is tied to enterprises based in the state.

On top of that, the following conditions apply:

• The unit must be in commercial production.
• It must be registered with the District Industries Centre (DIC).
• It must not be on any restrictive list maintained by the State government.
• Where applicable, the unit must have obtained an NOC/CLU from the competent authority.
• The unit must still be in regular production at the time of disbursement — a closed unit will not receive the subsidy.

The certification claimed must also be one of the nationally or internationally recognised standards that the scheme covers.

Quality Certification Assistance Scheme — Up to ₹1L for Haryana MSMEs is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Quality Certification Assistance Scheme — Up to ₹1L for Haryana 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.

This is a reimbursement, not a loan and not an equity deal. An eligible unit that has paid for an approved quality certification can claim back 75% of the expenditure incurred, subject to a ceiling of ₹1,00,000 per unit. Nothing is repaid and no stake in the business is given up in return.

The support is meant to offset the practical costs of certification — the audit, the consultant's charges and the fee charged by the certification body — which is what usually makes a quality standard hard to afford for a small enterprise.

Certifications covered include national and international standards such as ISO, HACCP, BSI, WHO-GMP, ZED, TS and Hallmark, as approved by the Quality Council of India.

Beyond the cash, the scheme provides regulatory support: the set of eligible certifications is clearly defined and the reimbursement route is laid out, so an applicant knows in advance what qualifies and how the claim will be settled.

Quality Certification Assistance Scheme — Up to ₹1L for Haryana MSMEs is offered by Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Haryana, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India.

Applications are handled by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Haryana, along with the District Industries Centre (DIC).

• Initial screening: the online application and uploaded documents are examined against the eligibility conditions — whether the unit is in commercial production, whether the specified certification has been obtained, and whether the paperwork is complete as per scheme guidelines.
• Deficiency stage: if something is missing or unclear, the applicant is notified and given time to submit clarifications or additional documents. Deficiencies are typically identified within 10 working days, and a six-week window is provided to refine the application.
• Approval: the reimbursement is sanctioned once all submitted information has been satisfactorily verified and the terms of the scheme are met. Final approval is generally processed within 60 working days after the application is treated as complete.

Before you apply to Quality Certification Assistance Scheme — Up to ₹1L for Haryana 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.

Quality Certification Assistance Scheme — Up to ₹1L for Haryana MSMEs is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹1L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.