Quality Certification Cost Top Up — 100% Reimbursement for AP Textile MSMEs — Frequently Asked Questions

It covers 100% of the balance cost of the certification. In practice, the authority first looks at how much the certification cost and whether the Government of India has already given a subsidy for that same certification. That central amount is deducted, and the state settles whatever is left. The rupee figure therefore varies from unit to unit — it depends on your certification bill and on any central support you have already taken. It is paid as a single one-time reimbursement, and no equity is taken in your business.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that are active in Andhra Pradesh's textile sector and are operating under the Textile Policy 2024-29. Your unit also needs to be obtaining or to have obtained a recognised quality certification such as ZED, LEAN or another approved standard. Beyond that, the scheme has no separate founder criterion.

Yes. ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) certification and LEAN (Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme) participation are both covered, along with other approved quality standards. If you are unsure whether your particular certification qualifies, check the guidelines issued under the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis, aligned with the operational period of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29. There is no single closing date, which means you can file your claim once you have incurred the certification cost and have the papers ready.

Yes, you can — but that central subsidy is accounted for first. The state does not pay on top of it; it reimburses the uncovered balance. So if the centre has funded part of the certification, your claim here will be for the remaining amount only. This is why proof of any subsidy already received is part of the application.

Neither. This is a subsidy, structured as a one-time reimbursement of certification costs. No shares are issued to the government and no money has to be returned. It is a non-dilutive form of support.

You will need documentation of the quality certification obtained and the costs you incurred, along with proof of any subsidy received from the Government of India for the same certification. Claims are to be filed as per the guidelines of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29, so check those guidelines for the exact paperwork before you apply.

The implementing authority of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29 reviews the claim. It verifies the MSME's eligibility, the nature of the certification, the total cost incurred and any prior central subsidy, and then works out the payable balance. Disbursement is approved once all submitted documents have been successfully verified.

No such requirement is listed. This is not a startup recognition scheme — it is an MSME-focused incentive under the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29. The conditions that matter are MSME status, a textile unit in Andhra Pradesh and a qualifying quality certification.

Apply as per the guidelines of the Andhra Pradesh Textile Policy 2024-29. The incentives listing on the Andhra Pradesh industries portal, at https://www.apindustries.gov.in/Incentives/Index.aspx, is where the application route is published. Submit your certification proof, your cost records and evidence of any central subsidy for the same certification, and the reimbursement will be processed once verification is done.

Quality Certification Cost Top Up — 100% Reimbursement for AP Textile MSMEs is offered by Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Andhra Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.