ZED : The 'Zero Defect – Zero Effect' Initiative

Abstract

To support the 'Make in India' campaign, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) has introduced the Zero Defect&Zero Effect (ZED) scheme, where Quality Council of India (QCI) is the National Monitoring and Implementing Unit (NMIU). The Indian Institute of Welding (IIW-India) is associated with QCI for conducting the 'Industry Awareness Programme on Financial Support to MSMEs in ZED Certification Scheme'.

The ZED is the extensive drive of Government of India to enhance global competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them financial support in assessment, rating and handholding of its manufacturing process on Quality and Environment aspects. The complete details about the scheme is available at www.zed.org.in.