Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Interventions: Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Cost in Wire Cable Industry- DNH&DD

The Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme is an initiative of the Government of India, supported by the World Bank, aimed at improving the productivity, competitiveness, and resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the country. The programme operates through a combination of strategic reforms, targeted capacity-building measures, and improved access to finance and market opportunities.

Within the RAMP framework, "Intervention 2: Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Cost in Wire Cable Industry" is a specialised programme implemented by the Department of Industries in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. This intervention is directed at MSMEs in the Wire & Cable sector, addressing the financial burden of product testing and certification required for market entry. The scheme provides financial assistance to help these enterprises meet national and international quality standards, thereby facilitating access to domestic and export markets.

The application for the RAMP Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Cost is handled fully online.

- Step 1: Access the Web Portal: Applicants must go to the official Single Window Portal for the UT Administration at http://swp.dddgov.in/. This is the central point for submitting all required materials. - Step 2: Complete the Application Form: On the portal, applicants must fill out the designated form, known as Annexure I, with accurate details. The form collects information on the MSME unit, its activities, and the specific testing and certification expenses for which reimbursement is claimed. - Step 3: Attach Supporting Documents: Along with the form, applicants must upload all documents listed in Annexure II. These generally comprise valid invoices and payment receipts for the testing/certification services, the Udyam registration certificate, evidence of at least one year of operation, and the relevant incorporation papers of the company. - Step 4: Submit the Application: After verifying that every section of the form is complete and all documents are attached, the application is submitted online to the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC). - Step 5: Review and Verification: Following submission, the UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) conducts a detailed examination of the application. This process checks eligibility, the authenticity of the submitted paperwork, and the genuineness of the claimed testing and certification costs. - Step 6: Sanction Order: Based on the UTRPC’s favourable assessment, the District Industries Centre (DIC) issues a formal sanction order that approves the reimbursement. - Step 7: Payment Transfer: The sanctioned amount is transferred directly to the applicant’s designated loan or cash credit account through RTGS/NEFT. - Step 8: Processing Time: Applications are typically handled within 90 days of the receipt of complete documentation, assuming all information is correct and meets requirements. - Step 9: Order of Processing: Applications are dealt with in the sequence they arrive, depending on the funds available for this scheme. Submitting early with full documentation is recommended.

The assessment of applications under the RAMP Reimbursement of Testing and Certification Cost intervention follows a structured review. After an applicant submits the form online, the UT RAMP Programme Committee (UTRPC) examines the submission and its attachments. This body, formed of departmental experts and officials, checks that each case meets the eligibility conditions, such as Udyam registration, length of operation, and the category of testing or certification expenditure claimed. It also confirms that the testing bodies hold the required accreditation and that the submitted invoices and payment evidence are genuine.

The UTRPC then forwards its findings to the District Industries Centre (DIC), which takes the final decision and issues the sanction order for qualified MSMEs. Applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so submissions that are complete and filed early receive priority in the review sequence.