Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS)

Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS) was a government scheme of West Bengal that reimbursed micro and small enterprises for the cost of quality certifications such as ISI, BIS, and ISO. It covered 50% of certification costs up to ₹ 5,00,000. The scheme has now been closed by the government.

Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.

Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises - Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS) - Introduction

Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance (SCCS) was a supportive incentive program implemented by the MSMEs department, government of west bengal. It reimbursed eligible units for expenses incurred while obtaining standard certifications from approved institutions or research laboratories.

This scheme operated under the broader Banglashree for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises banner. It was launched on 1st April 2020 and remained valid until 31st March 2025. As of 14th August 2026, the scheme is closed for new applications and no successor scheme has been notified yet.

Objectives of the Banglashree for MSME Scheme

The main aim was to give fiscal support to entrepreneurs and encourage them to set up or expand micro, small, and medium enterprises. This helped balanced growth across the state, created a sustainable business ecosystem, promoted resource efficiency, and generated new employment opportunities to make the state a leader in the MSME sector.

Objectives of the Subsidy for Standard Quality Compliance Scheme

Through this incentive, units could claim reimbursement for costs linked to certifications such as ISI, BIS, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 14001, ISO 18000, ISO 22000, or HACCP. If a unit obtained a certificate not listed here, the government could consider its case individually based on necessity and essentiality.

Key Information

Benefits

If a unit ran an eligible micro or small enterprise, it could receive a reimbursement of 50% of the expenditure incurred for quality certification. This was subject to a maximum limit of ₹ 5,00,000. This applied to certifications like ISI, BIS, ISO (9000, 14000, 14001, 18000, 22000), or HACCP. Other certifications could be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility

To qualify for this subsidy, a unit had to meet the following criteria:

• the business should be classified as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise.
• the organization must operate within the manufacturing sector.
• production must have officially commenced on or after 1st April 2019.
• the entity should be in the private sector, cooperative sector, joint sector, or managed by the State Government or Industrial SHGs.
• the Date of Commencement of Commercial Production (DOCCP) must fall between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2025.

Exclusions

Specific enterprises were not eligible for this scheme:

• enterprises that had already received incentives or had been issued eligibility certificates under other state incentive schemes.
• enterprises that began production before 01.04.2019 and applied for incentives under other state schemes within the required timeframe.

Negative List of Industries

1. Sponge Iron Factory.
2. Bricks (excluding Fly Ash bricks, Sand lime bricks, and Refractory bricks).
3. Any other industry notified by the state government.

Excluded Items for Investment Calculations

Costs for the following items were excluded when calculating investment in plant and machinery:

• tools, jigs, dies, moulds, spare parts, and consumables.
• installation costs for plant and machinery.
• research, development, and pollution control equipment.
• power generation sets and extra transformers.
• bank and service charges.
• cables, wiring, bus bars, and electrical panels not mounted on machines.
• gas producer plants.
• transportation and erection charges for machinery.
• storage tanks not directly linked to the manufacturing process.
• fire fighting equipment.
• second-hand plant and machinery.

Application Process

Online Application Instructions

Registration: Applicants could visit the Shilpasathi Portal, click Apply Online, and select Create New. They could choose their applicant type and enter their registration number to fill in the mandatory details.

Submission Steps: After registering, applicants logged in to their dashboard, selected MSME Incentive under All Services, and created a CAF (Common Application Form). They filled out the eligibility form and the main CAF with all required details. Once submitted, they navigated to the Apply Subsidy section to enter year-wise subsidy details, uploaded all necessary documents, previewed the application, and submitted it. A reference number was given to track the status.

The first application had to be submitted within 12 months from the DOCCP or the date of the Banglashree notification, whichever was later.

Helpdesk

For assistance, applicants could visit: Protiti, 23, Abanindranath Tagore Sarani (Camac Street), Kolkata - 700017.

Phone: +91 33 2255 3700 | Fax: +91 33 2255 3737 | Email: silpa.sathi@wbidc.com

For technical issues, email: qrt.silpasathiwb@gmail.com | Toll-free: 1800-345-5562

Documents

Applicants should have kept copies of the following documents ready for the application:

1. registration documents (MoA, Article of Association, or partnership deed).
2. details of directors, partners, or owners.
3. approved project report.
4. loan sanction and disbursement letters.
5. audited balance sheets for the last 2 years.
6. list of plants and machinery with original bills and money receipts.
7. details of existing manufacturing activities and production capacity.
8. land or lease agreements and mutation/conversion certificates.
9. valid consent to operate from WBPCB.
10. SGST documentation and trade license.
11. first electricity bill.
12. Udyog Aadhaar registration.
13. SC/ST certificate (if applicable).
14. copies of ISI/BIS/ISO/HACCP certificates and relevant payment receipts.

Definitions

Zone A: Kolkata Municipal Corporation, all municipal areas of North/South 24 Parganas, and all Howrah municipal areas.

Zone B: Specific regions in Hooghly, North/South 24 Parganas (non-municipal), Howrah (non-municipal), Siliguri Municipal Corporation, and municipal areas of Paschim/Purba Medinipur, Paschim/Purba Bardhaman, and Nadia.

Zone C: Specific districts including Malda, Jalpaiguri, Murshidabad, Darjeeling (excluding Siliguri), Kalimpong, and Alipurduar.

Zone D: Districts of Birbhum, Purulia, Bankura, Uttar/Dakshin Dinajpur, Jhargram, and Sundarban areas.

Zone E: Cooch Behar district.

References

Directorate of MSME, West Bengal

MSME & Textiles Department, West Bengal

FAQ's

Is the Banglashree quality compliance subsidy still running?

No. The scheme operative period ended on 31st March 2025, and the final application window closed on 30th March 2026. As of 14th August 2026, no new applications can be filed under this scheme.

What areas are classified under Zone A?

Zone A includes the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Area, all municipal areas of North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and all municipal areas of Howrah.

Which districts fall under Zone B?

Zone B includes parts of Hooghly, North and South 24 Parganas (excluding municipal/Sundarban areas), Howrah (excluding municipal areas), Siliguri, and municipalities in Paschim/Purba Medinipur, Paschim/Purba Bardhaman, and Nadia.

What were the eligibility criteria?

Micro, small, or medium manufacturing enterprises that began commercial production between 1st April 2019 and 31st March 2025 were eligible.

Are there any excluded industries?

Yes, industries like Sponge Iron factories, certain brick manufacturing units, and others notified by the government were excluded.

What was the deadline for the first application?

Applicants had to submit their application within 12 months from their DOCCP or 12 months from the date of the Banglashree notification, whichever was later.

How did the government verify an application?

Verification was based on the documents submitted, and officials could conduct site inspections if necessary.

Could an applicant appeal if the application was rejected?

Yes, there was a formal appeal process available if an application was rejected.