Small Scale Industries in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh have been playing a crucial role in the socio-economic development of the country. They have not only generated employment opportunities but have also helped in the infrastructure building, skill-training, alleviation of poverty, protection of cultural heritage and have significantly increased exports in the country. Their total contribution is around 8% of the country’s total GDP, with around 45% of the total manufacturing output in the country, and accounts for 40% of the country’s exports and are known as the ‘Backbone of the Indian economy.’

Recognizing the importance in the growth & development of the country, the Government of India has set up the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) for providing necessary assistance, encouragement, and support to the Small Scale Industries (SSI) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh by acting as an intermediary between the Ministry of Micro, Small &Govt. of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and SSIs. As a result of which there are as many as 6.3 Crores, SSIs registered in India to date

Uttar Pradesh is truly the heart land of the country, lying between the two dedicated freight corridors of the country i.e. Eastern Corridor running between Ludhiana and Kolkata and the Western Corridor running between Delhi and Mumbai, which connect to even the remote parts of the region. This state possesses the longest rail, road and river network in the country since it is the most populous state with 200 million citizens residing which is equivalent to the number of inhabitants of Brazil and is 4th largest in terms of area. 63% of the population here is between working age group of 15-59 years. With 22% Urbanisation, there are 912 females per 1000 males. The state has 3rd highest GDP in the country.

With the presence of several monumental structures and pilgrim centres like Taj Mahal, Sarnath and Kushinagar pilgrimage for Buddhist and Prayagraj a place of worship for Hindus at Varanasi, this state has a huge tourist foot fall. It recorded highest number of foreign and inland travellers arriving in during the year 2019. This state is the seventh heaven for the holidaymakers taking into consideration that the region is popularly known for several locally dedicated business clusters i.e. perfumes of Kannauj, shoes of Agra, brassware of Moradabad, embroidered sarees of Varanasi, leather of Kanpur, chikankari of Lucknow and carpets of Bhadoi etc. UP is also well known for the production of milk and horticulture crops like potato, mango, guava, peas in the country.

Uttar Pradesh has evolved as a centre point of IT and ITeS sector, including business process and software outsourcing. Noida being one among the IT cluster cities of the region. The Software Technology Parks of India helped the exports from the region rise up to $3 Billion during 2018-19. This state has over 25 Special Economic Zones for the IT/ITeS and more than 40 such parks to boost the entire ecosystem. The government has also reserved 700 acres of land for the Noida International Airport and Electronic Mega City. It Ranks 2nd in the Business Reform Action Plan 2019 Rankings.

Investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh value more than $726.09 bn, comprising of a total of 1488 projects out of which 23 are private and 1465 are Government owned projects, with 212 promoters involved, spread across 76 districts of the state, which makes Uttar Pradesh a paradise for developmental projects in the commercial segment. Prestigious Government schemes are also running here successfully like Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin which values about $59.41 bn, Pradahan Mantri gram Sadak Yojana Project costs a whooping amount of $50.25 bn, Solar Power Project of the valuation of $63.59 bn and Wind Power Project worth $56.49 bn. This state is among the top 5 states active in manufacturing, with highest number of Small, Medium and Micro enterprises (MSME’s) in the country.

 

However, for the purpose of recognition and becoming eligible to receive benefits specifically made available for SSIs in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, the SSIs must obtain NSIC registration. Apart from the above–mentioned functions, the NSIC offers the following to SSIs in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-

  • Offering Single Point Registration system to SSIs for ensuring their participation in government purchases;
  • Running Developmental Schemes for MSMEs for better competitiveness;
  • Integrated support services to MSMEs concerning financing facilities, marketing & technology;
  • Offering programs for skill development through training to SSIs;

NSIC Registration

Eligibility Criteria for NSIC Registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

  • Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh involved in manufacturing & Services are eligible for registration. The revised definition of MSME under the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006, provides for the following –
    • Micro Enterprises- Enterprises in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh holding an investment in Plant & Machinery up to Rs. One crore and an annual turnover up to Rs. Five crores.
    • Small Enterprises- Enterprises in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh holding an investment in Plant & Machinery up to Rs. Ten crores along with an annual turnover up to Rs. Fifty crores.
    • Medium Enterprises- Enterprises in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh possessing an investment in Plant & Machinery up to Rs. Fifty crores along with an annual turnover up to Rs. Two hundred Fifty crores.
  • Traders shall be ineligible for registration under the NSIC Scheme.
  • Such SSI must have already initiated their commercial production but shouldn’t have completed one year from the date of commencement shall qualify for SSI provisional registration after which such SSI will eligible for obtaining full registration.

Process of NSIC Registration

Process of NSIC Registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

  1. Offline Process of Registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-

As the first point for the NSIC registration process, the applicant shall be required to either download the ‘Point of Interest’ form by accessing the website www.nsicspronline.com or get the application from the local NSIC Zonal/Branch/Sub Branch and Sub Office/Extension office of NSIC, along with the prescribed documents and requisite fee which will depend upon the net sales turnover as per the latest audited financial statements of the MSME for SSI registration & renewal purposes.

Once the application is submitted, such application shall be forwarded to the inspection authority along with a duplicate copy of the G.P. registration application form along with documents and inspection charges remitted in favor of the inspection agency along with a formal request for undertaking and completing the technical inspection of the applicant enterprise and forwarding their opinions in this matter.

Finally, the NSIC authority gets satisfied with the application contents and the opinions made by the Inspection authority, the NSIC authority may grant Single Point Registration Certificate (SPRS) to such application.

Online Process of Registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-

Provided below is the step-by-step process of the NSIC registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-

  • Firstly, the applicant SSI will be required to obtain the unique Udyam registration in India, by getting themselves registered under the MSME portal by accessing https://udyamregistration.gov.in/Government-India/Ministry-MSME-registration.html.
  • Once a unique Udyam Aadhaar number is obtained, such MSME will be required to get themselves on the NSIC portal by providing PAN number and the unique Aadhaar number (UAM), under the Single Point Registration System.
  • Click the application form fill in the requisite details and attach all required documents with prescribed documents in pdf form.
  • Submit the requisite fee dependent upon the net sales turnover as per the latest audited financial statements of the MSME for SSI registration & renewal purposes and submit the form.
  • On verification of the application and the attached documents, the NSIC authority may accept the application and the certificate could be downloaded from the portal online and will also be sent by post.

Benefits of NSIC registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

  • Availment of Government Benefits for SSIs in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-

MSEs who are registered under the NSIC registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh become eligible to seek benefits as offered under the “Public Procurement Policy for MSEs (2012)”, as directed by the Government of India.

  • Allotment Of Tenders Free Of Cost

Obtaining registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh under NSIC allows the MSEs to be allotted tenders without any applicable costs;

  • No requirement of Earnest Money Deposits

MSMEs who have acquired NSIC registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh have been exempted from the requirement of making payment of Earnest money deposits, which is generally required from the bidder to assure his seriousness towards the tender contract.

  • Helps in the Growth of SSI business in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

For ensuring the growth and development of the MSEs, the NSIC has reserved as many as 358 items to be purchased from them only.

  • Assistance in Fair Tender Allotment to the SSIs

NSIC allows fair tender bidding to SSIs for the allotment of tenders at lesser prices.

  • Quota Reservation for SSIs in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh-

To benefit SSI units involving SC/STs, a total of 4% supplies have been reserved out of the total 20% annual supplies requirement from the MSEs

  • Overall Growth & development of the SSIs in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

To provide encouragement and necessary training assistance to the MSMEs in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, the NSIC undertakes various programs for resolving problems such as Marketing, Technology, Finance, and other similar fields.

  • Validity of NSIC Registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

The NSIC registration certificate granted under the Single Point Registration System shall be valid for two years after a careful review and continuous verification of the Commercial & Technical Competencies (CTC) of such registered MSME.

MSMEs who have obtained an MSME certificate in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh but have not completed one year from the date of commencement of their commercial production will be issued a provisional certificate under SPRS with a monetary limit of 5.00 lakh and will be valid for 1 year.

NSIC SPRS Registration Fees in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

NSIC registration & renewal fees in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh will vary depending upon the annual turnover and the latest audited balance sheet and shall not include the inspection fee charged by the inspection authority and shall be levied as follows-

Purpose Turnover Limit Fee
1. For Fresh Registration of Micro & Small Enterprises

For Micro Enterprises

 i. Turnover Up to 100 lakh

 

ii. Turnover above 100 lakh

 Every Micro Enterprise- Rs. 3000/-

Every Small Enterprise- Rs 5000/-

 

 

For Micro Enterprise Rs. 3000 plus Rs. 1500 for every additional turnover above Rs. 100 Lakh;

 

For Small Enterprise

Rs. 5000 and Rs. 2000 for every additional turnover over Rs. 100 Lakh
2. For amendments/changes in stores in terms of quality or quantity, or the purpose of issuance of change in the monetary limit or any other changes in NSIC certificate 50 % of the proposed changes in Step i. for MSME, with a maximum limit of Rs. 50,000.
3. Renewal of the G.P. certificate issued with a validity period of two years 50 % of the proposed changes in Step i. for MSME, with a maximum limit of Rs. 50,000.
4. For MSE’s located in North-Eastern Regions in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 20% concession in Fee.

Note- Such fee charged shall be exclusive of the GST payments and shall not be above the value of Rs. 1 Lakh in any case.

Documents Required for Registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

  • Copy of self-attested documents (in duplicate) such as PAN, Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum, and the details of the MSE;
  • Declaration by the MSE that such entity has obtained registration under the MSME portal;
  • Copy of the proof of ownership of the business premises, and other important items such as Plant& Machinery , Equipment’s, and other tools;
  • Copy of the performance statement as provided under Annexure F;
  • Copy of the self-attested copy of ownership documents of the registered premises of the business entity;
  • Copy of sale deed (where applicable)
  • Copy of declaration from the directors of the MSE they do/do not have any link with large-scaled units;
  • Further, the documents provided below must be signed by the authorized person of the MSE-
    • Copy of the PAN & Aadhaar number of such person;
    • Copy of latest electricity bills;
    • Copy of the proof of the existence of business at least since last three years;
    • A list of the total number of employees working in production/services of the MSE;
    • Details on the quality control measurement practiced by the entity;
    • Copy of the latest audited balance sheet & P&L statement of the organization;

Process of Renewal in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

On the expiry of the NSIC registration in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh after the expiry of two years (one year in case of provisional registration), the entity will be eligible to apply for the renewal of registration either through online mode or by directly contacting the local NSIC office in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Where the applicant makes an application for renewal of registration before the expiry of the SPRS certification, he/she will be eligible to get up to 50% concession on the renewal fee.

On completion of the process, the renewed certificate will be available on the NSIC portal and a copy of the physical certificate will be sent through post to the MSE in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Conclusion

Thus, the NSIC registration is an important and beneficial registration for the MSEs which provided them with multiple benefits and necessary assistance from the Government such as training, finance and marketing assistance, free tender allotment, etc. and many more, which can also help in the ultimate growth of the MSE into a bigger corporation.