MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme

Purpose:

The MSME Competitive Lean Scheme encourages MSMEs to adopt Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to reduce waste, enhance productivity, improve product quality, shorten lead time and increase competitiveness.

Benefits

• Lean awareness and capacity-building support.
• Assessment of existing manufacturing practices.
• Assistance from approved Lean consultants.
• Reduction in waste, defects and production costs.
• Improvement in productivity, quality and delivery performance.
• Support for tools such as 5S, Kaizen, visual management, standard operating procedures and value-stream mapping.
• Recognition through progressive Lean certification levels.
• Financial assistance for eligible consultancy and implementation costs.

Eligibility

• MSMEs registered on the Udyam Registration portal.
• The scheme primarily supports manufacturing-sector MSMEs.
• Common Facility Centres under SFURTI and MSE-CDP may also participate.
• Participation is voluntary.

Key documents:

• Udyam Registration Certificate.
• PAN of the enterprise..
• Aadhaar and contact details of the authorised person..
• Manufacturing-unit details.
• Bank account particulars
• Authorisation letter, where applicable.
• Production, quality and operational information required for assessment.

How to apply:

lean.msme.gov.in

1. Visit the MSME Competitive Lean portal.
2. Select registration for MSMEs.
3. Enter the Udyam Registration Number and associated mobile number.
4. Complete OTP verification.
5. Read and accept the Lean Pledge and undertaking.
6. Complete the enterprise profile and submit the application.
7. Participate in the prescribed assessment, training and implementation stages.

FAQ

Is Lean Certification compulsory?

No. Participation is voluntary.

Who can apply?

Udyam-registered manufacturing MSMEs and eligible Common Facility Centres may participate.

What is the main objective?

To improve MSME productivity, profitability, product quality and competitiveness through Lean practices.

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

Financial and technical assistance for implementing Lean Manufacturing tools and improving operational efficiency.