Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme

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Stage: Competitiveness
Indicative amount: Tech-upgradation subsidy support

What it is for

Helps manufacturing MSMEs adopt lean manufacturing techniques (5S, Kanban, TPM, Just-in-Time) to cut waste and improve efficiency.

Who can apply

Manufacturing MSMEs registered on the Udyam portal, typically grouped into clusters of ~10 units.

What you get

Government covers 80% of Lean Manufacturing Consultant fees (90% under some cluster structures); extra 5% for SFURTI/women/SC-ST/NER units.

How to apply

Register through the scheme portal or an authorised industry association; undergo diagnostic and milestone-based implementation.

Best suited for

A manufacturing MSME with real process inefficiencies wanting subsidised expert help.

Official links

MSME Lean Scheme — official portal https://lean.msme.gov.in

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.