MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme LEAN
Helps MSMEs cut waste and raise productivity using lean manufacturing methods, with a free basic level and heavily subsidised consultant support at higher levels.
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- Cost to apply
- Basic level free. Own share of up to ₹12,000 (intermediate) or ₹24,000 (advanced) plus taxes.
- Status
- Status unclear
- Run by
- Ministry of MSME, run with the Quality Council of India and National Productivity Council
What you get
- Basic level is free, a two month self-paced online course with an online test
- Intermediate level costs up to ₹1.2 lakh plus taxes per unit, of which the government pays up to ₹1,08,000, or 90%
- Advanced level costs up to ₹2.4 lakh plus taxes per unit, of which the government pays up to ₹2,16,000, or 90%
- Extra 5% government share for units in SFURTI clusters, women or SC or ST owned units and units in the North East
- Extra 5% for units that join through an industry association or large buyer (OEM) and complete all levels
Who can apply
- Businesses that are already running.
- Open to businesses in manufacturing and services.
- Micro, small and medium enterprises.
- Udyam registration is needed. It is free.
- All Udyam registered MSMEs, plus common facility centres under SFURTI and MSE-CDP
- Intermediate and advanced levels need a group of enterprises to apply together
- Unit pays 10% of implementation cost, up to ₹12,000 or ₹24,000 plus taxes
How to apply
- Register on lean.msme.gov.in with the Udyam number and take the Lean Pledge
- Complete the Basic level online modules and pass the online test
- Form a group of enterprises and apply for Intermediate level, where a designated consultant gives on-site support
- Move on to the Advanced level after Intermediate
In Kerala, MSME Development and Facilitation Office for the state
Documents to keep ready
- Udyam Registration certificate
Worth knowing
Launched 10 March 2023. The guidelines say financial support is valid till 31 March 2026. The portal is still live, but no extension was found.
Where we found this
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