MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme is a subsidy from Office of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME, implemented with QCI and NPC for any Udyam-registered MSME can register and work through the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced lean levels. It provides Government of India pays 90% of the consultant implementation cost, plus another 5% for MSMEs that register via an industry association or OEM and complete all levels, for manufacturing · services · all. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Government of India pays 90% of the consultant implementation cost, plus another 5% for MSMEs that register via an industry association or OEM and complete all levels (Government of India pays 90% of the consultant implementation cost, plus another 5% for MSMEs that register via an industry association or OEM and complete all levels) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Office of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME, implemented with QCI and NPC |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth |
| Sector | manufacturing · services · all |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is MSME Competitive?
MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme — Government of India pays 90% of the consultant implementation cost, plus another 5% for MSMEs that register via an industry association or OEM and complete all levels — Any Udyam-registered MSME can register and work through the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced lean levels. The government reimburses most of the consultant fees. It is run by Office of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME, implemented with QCI and NPC.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in manufacturing · services · all. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for MSME Competitive?
Any Udyam-registered MSME can register and work through the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced lean levels. The government reimburses most of the consultant fees. Not for: Entities without Udyam registration.
How much does MSME Competitive give, and in what form?
Government of India pays 90% of the consultant implementation cost, plus another 5% for MSMEs that register via an industry association or OEM and complete all levels, as government of India pays 90% of the consultant implementation cost, plus another 5% for MSMEs that register via an industry association or OEM and complete all levels.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme is offered by Office of DC (MSME), Ministry of MSME, implemented with QCI and NPC. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.