MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions.
Government of India has envisioned Make in India and Zero Defect & Zero Effect
Manufacturing for which there is need of a policy which will create an ecosystem for
competitive, quality and clean manufacturing, promote development of world class products,
expand markets for MSMEs etc.
The Ministry of MSME, Government of India is endeavouring to develop the global
competitiveness of MSMEs and has envisioned an ecosystem for competitive, clean and
green manufacturing, development of world class quality products, reduction in emission
level of greenhouse gases, reduction in defects/ wastage and support for expanding markets
for MSMEs.
There are six crore MSMEs in India out of which only around 35000 enterprises have
achieved BIS (lSI) certification. There are International Standards, Quality Manufacturing,
Quality Management Systems, Environmental & Waste management Standards as well as
Energy Efficiency Certifications, etc but a majority oflndian MSMEs have not adopted these
processes or certifications where as large companies and corporates are growing and
competing globally using these very standards and certifications for competitive advantages.
There is an urgent need to generate sufficient interest among MSMEs to adopt quality and
environmental standards in order to make Indian MSMEs globally competitive and integrate
in Global Value Chains.
Zero defect zero effect manufacturing (ZED) can lead MSMEs to assure customers, reduce
wastages substantially, increase productivity, expand their markets, apart from saving on
energy, etc. The scheme wiII comprise of an extensive drive to create awareness in MSMEs
about ZED and motivate them for ZED manufacturing and support them through navigating
the various levels.
ZED Certification can be attained in five levels:
Level I: Self Certification I BRONZE
.
Level 2: Conformity with Standards I SILVER
.
Level 3: Striving for Excellence I GOLD
.
Level 4: Achieving Excellence I DIAMOND
.
Level 5: ZED Certification I PLATINUM
Eligibility:
All the Udyog Aadhar Memorandum (UAM) registered manufacturing MSMEs are eligible
to apply for ZED registration. A self-declaration / undertaking is to be given by the MSME
willing to obtain the ZED certification. In this journey, a unit has to undergo on line selfassessment based on the Zero Defect and Zero Effect manufacturing.
IICST imparts 3 days training to MSME companies for their awareness and how to successflly implement within their organisation.
BENEFITS:
For the customer:
» Review the product and rate it
» Information on Warranty & Guarantee over a defined period
» Option to file redressal against Defective product
» Information on recycling and impact on Environment
» Assurance of excellent product, quality and process
For the Enterprise:
» Certificate of excellence
» National recognition
» Ability to introduce innovative practices for improving overall competitiveness
» Demonstrates high degree of Conformity to a socially responsible business
» High Degree of Responsible Business Conduct
» Imbibing a culture of continuous improvement
» Inculcate good management system
CERTIFICATION:
This is a journey of excellence and support through consultants shall be provided by all
Implementing agencies. Platinum category MSMEs shall also be given National Award by the Ministry of MSME.
The Fees for participation in this public training program is Rs 12000/- per participant.
The fees can be paid online through UPI using Paytm / Google Pay / Phonepe / BHIM etc
