Last update date 7 December 2022
The ZED scheme is an extensive drive of the Government of India to enhance global competitiveness of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing them financial support in assessment, rating and handholding of its manufacturing processes on quality and environment aspects. The major objectives of the ZED Scheme are to create proper awareness in MSMEs about ZED manufacturing and motivate them for assessment of their enterprise for ZED rating; to drive manufacturing with adoption of Zero Defect production processes without impacting the environment (Zero Effect); to encourage MSMEs to constantly upgrade their quality standards in products and processes; to support “Make in India” campaign. The main success factor is that the scheme ensures continuous improvement inculcating Zero Defect & Zero Effect practices in manufacturing processes.