Assam Certification & ZED Subsidy
By Department of Industries, Government of Assam
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Quick Answer
Assam refunds 75% of BIS, ISO, FSSAI, ZED and technology-transfer fees, up to Rs 10 lakh per unit.
About this subsidy
Clause 14.4 of the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019 subsidises 75% of the fee an eligible unit pays for quality certification or for acquiring technical know-how, subject to a ceiling of Rs 10 lakh per unit.
Two kinds of spend qualify:
- Quality certification — BIS, ISO, FSSAI, AGMARK, HALLMARK, SILK MARK, ZED Certification and similar marks
- Technology transfer — fees for technical know-how or technology transfer from a recognised national or international research laboratory, technical institute or university, including institutions such as CFTRI and CIPET
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Subsidy providers
Benefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Three quarters of what you spend on getting certified comes back, up to Rs 10 lakh for the unit. The list is broad — BIS, ISO, FSSAI, AGMARK, HALLMARK, SILK MARK and ZED are all named — and the same 75% applies to the fee you pay a recognised lab, technical institute or university for technical know-how or a technology transfer, with CFTRI and CIPET called out as examples. Only the fee itself is covered, so budget separately for the audit, consultant and rework costs that usually accompany a certification.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Non-competitive. The department verifies the certificate or technology-transfer agreement and the fee actually paid, then sanctions 75% up to the Rs 10 lakh per-unit ceiling.
Application Process
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Register the unit
Obtain eligibility under the Assam industrial policy.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the fee is covered?
Up to 75% of the fee payable, subject to a ceiling of Rs 10 lakh per unit.
Which certifications qualify?
BIS, ISO, FSSAI, AGMARK, HALLMARK, SILK MARK, ZED Certification and similar marks.
Does technology transfer count?
Yes. Fees for technical know-how or technology transfer from recognised national or international research laboratories, technical institutes or universities are covered on the same terms.
Are CFTRI and CIPET named?
Yes, the clause cites institutions like CFTRI and CIPET as examples of recognised sources of technology transfer.
Is the Rs 10 lakh limit per certificate?
No — the ceiling is Rs 10 lakh per unit.
Are consultant charges covered?
The clause subsidises the fee payable for obtaining the certification or transfer; it does not mention consultancy or audit charges.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
