Eligibility for the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme
Who Can Participate:
1. Registered MSMEs:
All MSMEs that have registered on the UDYAM portal by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) are eligible to participate and receive benefits and incentives.
2. Special Schemes:
Common Facilities Centres (CFCs) under the SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries) are also eligible.
Micro & Small Enterprises involved in the Cluster Development Program (MSE-CDP) can also join and take advantage of the scheme.
– E-Certificate
a) E- Certificate towards participation under the scheme will be issued by MoMSME after completion of Basic Level, Intermediate Level, and Advanced Level.
b) The list of MSMEs that have taken the Lean Pledge and achieved any Lean Implementation Level will be displayed on the Lean Scheme portal.
MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme can be attained in THREE Levels after registering and taking the Lean Pledge BASIC, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCE
How the MSME Competitive (Lean) Scheme Can Benefit Your Business
- Expert Training Programs: Our consultancy ensures that key stakeholders, including MSME Officers, Assessors, and Consultants, are well-trained in the Lean Scheme. This enables effective implementation through agencies like QCI and NPC.
- Comprehensive Hands-On Support: We provide step-by-step guidance to MSMEs on using Lean Tools and Techniques at Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Progress is closely monitored and verified by Implementation Agencies and MSME-DFOs.
- Incentives for Participation: To encourage participation, the Ministry of MSME offers graded incentives based on the completion of Lean levels. Our consultancy helps you navigate these incentives to maximize your benefits.
- Nationwide PR and Brand Promotion: We lead a nationwide publicity campaign to promote the Lean Scheme, ensuring it gains widespread recognition and adoption among MSMEs.
- Streamlined Digital Platform: Access the Lean Scheme effortlessly through a single-window digital platform, simplifying the process for MSMEs to participate and reap the benefits.
- Awareness Workshops: We organize nationwide awareness workshops, both online and face-to-face, in collaboration with Industry Associations, Implementing Agencies, MSME-DFOs, District Industries Centres (DICs), and Large Enterprises to introduce and educate MSMEs about the Lean Scheme.
Benefits for Your Business
– Improve efficiency and reduce costs.
– Optimize resource use and space management.
– Boost energy savings and overall productivity.
Lean Manufacturing Consultant (LMC)
Role of Lean Consultant
- Support: Provide remote/on-site handholding for Lean implementation.
- Documentation: Maintain records of Lean activities, prepare case studies, and progress reports.
- Reporting: Submit reports as required by the Ministry of MSME (MoMSME).
Empanelment and Selection Procedure Empanelment:
- Criteria Development:
- Developed by Implementing Agencies (IAs) and approved by the Project Monitoring and Advisory Committee (PMAC).
- Criteria will ensure consultants have adequate expertise, knowledge, training, consulting skills, experience, and territorial presence.
Selection:
- Criteria Development:
– IAs will develop selection criteria, approved by PMAC. - Empanelled Consultants:
– Selected through a competitive bidding process ensuring fair and transparent selection as per General Financial Rules (GFR)/Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) norms. - Approval:
– Selected consultants are approved by PMAC. - Performance Monitoring:
– IAs will monitor/evaluate consultant performance. Any changes due to unsatisfactory performance or unforeseen circumstances require PMAC approval. - Tri-Partite Agreement:
– Agreement signed between the Group of Enterprises (GoE), IA, and the approved Lean Consultant. - Consultant Limitation:
– Ensuring the same Lean consultant is not selected for more than one GoE at a time.