ZED Certification Registration 2024 and login process begins, apply online for ZED certification at zed.msme.gov.in. MSME are the strongest drivers of economic development, innovation and employment. It is imperative to strengthen their ecosystem. So, Zero Defect Zero Effect scheme or ZED Scheme has been launched by the central government. The new ZED scheme focuses on enhancing MSME competitiveness and to make them sustainable as well as to transform them as National and International Champions. Read this article till the end to know how to make ZED certification registration, login at the official website.
Upon clicking the link, the page to make ZED Certification Login will appear as shown below:-
ZED Certification Login with ZED ID
If you are an existing user, then make Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme login with ZED ID and password. However if you are a new user, click at “Register Now” button (Applicable only for manufacturing sector: Section C, NIC 2008).
Upon clicking the link, the page to make ZED Certification Registration 2024 will appear as shown below:-
ZED Certification Apply Online
To proceed, keep the following ready: a) The Udyam Registration Number of the Enterprise. b) The Mobile Number that is associated with the Udyam Registration.
If your Enterprise is not registered under Udyam Registration, then you may first register on udyamregistration.gov.in and then click “Proceed” button.
Accordingly, the ZED Certification Registration Form 2024 will appear as shown below:-
ZED Certification Registration Form
Validate Udyam Registration by entering Udyam registration number, udyam registered mobile number, captcha and clicking “Proceed” button to proceed to complete ZED certification registration process.
ZED Scheme Eligibility Criteria
All MSMEs registered with the UDYAM registration portal (of the MoMSME) will be eligible to participate in MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification and avail related benefits/incentives.
ZED Certification Benefits & Incentives
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification is an extensive drive to create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate & incentivise them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME Champions. Through the journey of ZED Certification, MSMEs can reduce wastage substantially, increase productivity, enhance environmental consciousness, save energy, optimally use natural resources, expand their markets, etc.
MSMEs will also be motivated to adopt best practices in work culture, standardisation of products, processes, systems etc. in order to enhance their global competitiveness and sustainability. The ZED Certification aims at enhancing the competitiveness of an MSME through assessment, handholding, managerial and technological intervention etc., hence it is not just a certification. The new concept of ZED certification provides several benefits and incentives which can be checked using the link – https://zed.msme.gov.in/benefitsincentives
ZED Certification Phase Wise Implementation
Zero Defect Zero Effect Scheme is proposed to be implemented in 2 Phases:-
Phase 1: For Manufacturing MSMEs with UDYAM Registration. This phase will focus largely on maximizing inclusion of manufacturing MSMEs and taking them through the journey of ZED.
Phase 2: Inclusion of Service Sector MSMEs. This phase will also strive to integrate those MSMEs (manufacturing and Service Sectors) who are registered under a State Government protocol/system but not on UDYAM. From this phase onwards, additional information regarding MSME operations/performance may be collected so as to create a National MSME Competitiveness Index.
In phase 2, it is also envisaged to provide funding to the ZED Certified MSMEs to obtain international certifications, as necessary for international market and further, making provisions to align ZED Certification with the international certifications for its global acceptance.
ZED Certification Levels
MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification can be attained in THREE Levels after registering and taking the ZED Pledge:
Certification Level 1: BRONZE
Certification Level 2: SILVER
Certification Level 3: GOLD
Every MSME that embarks on the journey of ZED will have to take a “ZED Pledge” before applying for a ZED Certification Level (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Certification on WASH Standard & other capacity building measures through MSME KAWACH will be available to MSMEs immediately after taking ZED Pledge. After taking the ZED Pledge, the MSME can apply for any Certification Level if it feels that it can fulfil the requirements mentioned in each level. The intent of taking a ZED Pledge is to take a “pre-commitment” or a solemn promise by MSMEs to uphold the values of Zero Defect Zero Effect in their practices and to urge them to move ahead on the journey of ZED.
