Assistance for acquisition of ISO-9000 series

The “Assistance for Acquisition of ISO-9000 Series” scheme in the State of Rajasthan was introduced to promote and encourage the adoption of a quality management system by Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises in the state. It is implemented via the Rajasthan Financial Corporation under its incentive programmes. The purpose is to strengthen the marketing ability of eligible small-scale units and enable export capabilities by supporting the costs associated with acquiring ISO-9000 series certifications and related quality systems. Your business can benefit by reducing the cost burden of obtaining ISO certification which improves credibility, access to wider markets and competitive advantage.

Key Features
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Application Process for the Scheme

Key Features

Operation for at least two years: This requirement ensures your enterprise has a track record of operations and is not a very newly established unit. It means you should have started production or business activities at least two years prior to the application.
Profit or dividend declared during preceding two years: To qualify, your unit must show financial viability i.e., it should have generated profit and/or paid dividend in the two years before you apply. This gives comfort to the implementing agency about your capacity to repay.
No default to banks/institutions: Your enterprise should not have any outstanding defaults to banks or financial institutions. This means your credit history needs to be clean.
Covered expenses (consultancy, documentation, audit, certification fees, equipment & calibrating instruments): The scheme allows you to include all major costs required to acquire ISO-9000 series certification such as engaging consultants, preparing documents/processes, going through audits, paying the certification body fees, and purchasing equipment or calibration instruments required for quality management system compliance.
Repayment period up to 5 years including moratorium up to 1 year: When the loan is sanctioned, you are given a maximum of five years to repay, and you may get up to one year of moratorium to establish your quality system before repayment begins.

Financial Assistance

Component	Assistance Provided	Detailed Explanation & Example
Certification & related costs	Loan support to cover expenses of ISO-9000 series certification (consultancy, documentation, audit, equipment, calibration)	Example: If your small manufacturing unit needs ₹2 lakh for ISO-9001 certification (consultancy ₹50k, audit ₹30k, calibration equipment ₹1.2 lakh) the scheme via RFC may provide loan covering this cost to facilitate your certification.
Repayment period	Up to 5 years including moratorium up to 1 year	Following the example: you may get 1 year moratorium and then repay the loan over the next 4 years in equal / structured instalments.
Eligibility condition for unit	Must have been operating at least 2 years, profited or declared dividend last 2 years, no bank default	This ensures the unit is stable and credit-worthy; for example if your unit started in 2022 and has not yet completed two full fiscal years with profit, you may not qualify yet.

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:

SSI/Manufacturing unit registered under the state’s industrial policy or directed by concerned MSME/Industries Department in Rajasthan.
The unit should have been in operation for at least two years.
The unit should have a proven business record: profit or dividend declaration in the preceding two years.
The unit should not be in default with banks/financial institutions and should have all statutory compliances.

Who cannot apply :

Units that have not completed two years of operations.
Units with negative or zero profit/dividend in preceding two years .
Units in default with banks or financial institutions.
Units outside the SSI/manufacturing category or those in sectors excluded by the scheme - check detailed guidelines.

Documents Required

SSI/SME registration certificate .
Proof of two years of operational existence (e.g., ROC/Registration plus annual reports).
Financial statements showing profit or dividend for preceding two years.
Bank statement or certificate confirming no default with any bank/FI.
Proposal/quotation for consultancy, audit, certification fees and equipment or instruments required for ISO-9000 adoption.
Application form for the scheme.
Undertaking/self-declaration of compliance with scheme conditions .
Certification body quote, timeline for implementation of ISO-9000 series.

Application Process for the Scheme

Option 1: Apply with Bullit

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Recommended for: SSI/SME units aiming to adopt ISO 9000 standard but lacking internal manpower to navigate scheme modalities.

Option 2: Apply directly via State/Corporation

Visit the official website of the Rajasthan Financial Corporation or MSME/Industries Department, Rajasthan — look for “Scheme for Acquisition of ISO-9000 Series”.
Obtain the application form; fill in unit details, financial records, justification for certification, estimated cost of consultancy/audit/certification equipment.
Submit the filled form along with required documents .
On approval, carry out the certification process (consultancy, audit, certification) within scheme timelines.
Submit claim for reimbursement or assistance as per voucher/claim guidelines.

Option 3: Liaise via District Industries Centre / MSME Division

Visit your local DIC or MSME Facilitation Office in Rajasthan.
Seek guidance on scheme applicability, required documentation and processes.
Prepare the unit for certification (select consultant, plan audit, allocate budget).
Submit application and follow up with DIC/Office for sanction, disbursement, monitoring

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