Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS) for MSME Sector: Assistance For Quality Certification
Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu · Central government
This scheme reimburses up to 50% of quality certification and testing equipment costs, capped at ₹10 lakh, for manufacturing and service MSMEs in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹10,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
- Scheme duration
- 5 years
About this scheme
The "Assistance For Quality Certification" sub-scheme operates under the broader "Investment Promotion Scheme (IPS)" for the MSME Sector, which is administered by the Department of Industries, UT Administration of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. First introduced in July 2015, the scheme has been extended to remain in force from May 20, 2022, until May 19, 2027. The parent IPS is designed to support and incentivise MSMEs, helping them withstand market volatility. It also seeks to increase women's participation in business and lower local unemployment by encouraging industries to hire resident workers.
The sub-scheme specifically assists eligible MSME units in securing national and international quality certifications. This support enables the introduction of quality products into competitive markets, which raises quality benchmarks, sharpens competitiveness, boosts product demand, and secures the long-term viability of manufacturing units. Through these quality improvements, MSMEs are better positioned to grow and contribute to the region's industrial progress.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Private limited company, Limited liability partnership, One person company, Partnership firm, Sole proprietorship
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- The unit must be a new manufacturing/service unit, or an existing manufacturing/service unit carrying out expansion or diversification, within the MSME sector. - Commercial production must have started between May 20, 2022, and May 19, 2027. - The unit must be physically situated in the U.T. of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu. - Certificates must be obtained from certifying bodies that are registered with the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB). - Applications must be filed within one year from the date the Quality Certificate is issued.
How to apply
- **Step 1: Registration.** Go to the Single Window Portal's registration page, enter the required details, and select 'Register'. - **Step 2: Email Verification.** Confirm your email address through the link sent to your inbox (check the spam folder if it does not appear). - **Step 3: Mobile Verification.** Use '111111' as the OTP to verify your mobile number. Your login credentials will be dispatched to the email address you registered. - **Step 4: Login.** Access the user login page, input your registered mobile number and the PIN emailed to you, then click 'Log In'. - **Step 5: Access Scheme.** From the left-hand menu, choose 'Departments & Services'. Scroll to 'District Industries Centre DD & DNH' and select 'Click Here' to apply for the 'Investment Promotion Scheme: 2022 to 2027'. - **Step 6: Complete Application.** Complete the 'Common Application Form' with all required information and attach the mandatory documents. Double-check that every detail is correct. - **Step 7: Submit.** Review all entries one last time and press the 'Submit' button to finalise your application.
How applications are assessed
The District Industries Centre, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, handles applications once they are submitted through the online Single Window Portal. Checks are carried out on eligibility factors such as the unit's location, the date commercial production began, and whether the certifying body remains valid. Applications must be filed within one year of receiving the quality certificate.
Disbursement occurs as a reimbursement, but only after all documents and eligibility conditions have been verified successfully.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary objective of the Assistance For Quality Certification sub-scheme?
The scheme’s objective is to offer financial incentives to eligible industries for obtaining quality certifications, thereby enabling them to introduce quality products into competitive markets. This supports improved quality standards, greater competitiveness among MSMEs, higher product demand, and the long-term sustainability of the units.
Which types of units are eligible for this assistance?
New and existing MSME manufacturing or service units qualify, with existing units covered when they expand or diversify. Commercial production must have begun between May 20, 2022, and May 19, 2027.
What is the maximum financial assistance available?
Eligible units may claim financial assistance of 50% of the fee for national or international certification, and 50% of the cost of testing equipment and machinery needed for that certification, subject to a combined ceiling of ₹10,00,000/- (₹10 lakh).
Are there any geographical restrictions for this scheme?
Yes, the unit must be situated within the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu to qualify for the scheme.
What is the deadline for applying for this scheme?
Applications must be submitted within one year of the quality certificate's issue date. The application window is rolling, starting from the date your certificate is issued.
Where can I find detailed guidelines and FAQs for this scheme?
The official Notification PDF contains detailed guidelines, while a separate FAQ document addresses common queries; both are accessible via the links in the references section of the scheme details.
Sectors
- Msme
- Quality Certification
- Dadra Nagar Haveli
- Daman Diu
- Subsidy
- Manufacturing
- Service Sector
- Business Growth
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.