Kolkata, Mar 24 (KNN) An awareness programme on ZED (Zero Defect Zero Effect) Certification Scheme is being held for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs) in Kolkata on March 27 in Howrah.

The event will be held at MSME Facilitation Centre (MFC) in Dassnagar, Howrah.

The Federation of Small & Medium Industries (FOSMI), West Bengal, is organizing the event.

The basic objective of the programme on ZED is to create proper awareness in MSMEs about ZED Manufacturing and motivate them for assessment of their enterprises for ZED rating.

The Government of India is very keen on the project and plans to bring 22,222 units within the ambit of ZED Certification Scheme in 2-3 years time and 1.25 million units in 5-7 years time.

“All MSMEs engaged in manufacturing can aspire to obtain ZED Maturity Certificate and enjoy the consequent benefits. The Government has already allocated a massive amount towards subsidy for obtaining ZED Maturity Certificate in the 12th Five Years Plan,” said the organizers. (KNN Bureau)