The objective of the scheme is to enhance the manufacturing competitiveness of MSMEs through the application of various Lean Manufacturing (LM) Techniques.

• Registered MSME Units
• Interested industry associations
• Group of approx. 10 MSME units which qualify under MSME-Development Act, 2006 and form an SPV (Mini Cluster)

Financial assistance for implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques primarily cost of Lean Manufacturing Consultant .(80% by GoI and 20% by beneficiaries)

Lean manufacturing consultants will raise the bills for the services provided to SPV, SPV will pay the first installment of 20 % to LMC and will get it reimbursed by NMIU; funds will be transferred to NMIU by GoI. The payment to LMC by SPV would be on a milestone basis in 5 tranches of 20% each.

• A group of SMEs can apply for the scheme, hence either a recognized SPV can apply or a mini cluster can be formed by a group of 10 or more units
• The SPV can apply to the National Monitoring and Implementing Unit (National Productivity Council for the Scheme) in the given format
• The approval is given in two steps, first is in-principal approval and final approval is given once the criteria of in-principal approval are fulfilled.

For more information on the scheme and to download application form see: http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/schemes/lean-manufact.htm