Enabling Manufacturing Sector to be Competitive through QMS & QTT

This scheme is a component of the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme , administered by the Office of the Development Commissioner , Government of India. It was launched in 2008-09 to help micro and small enterprises improve their competitiveness by encouraging the adoption of Quality Management Standards and Quality Technology Tools . The purpose of the scheme is to sensitise and assist MSEs to implement best-quality practices and technology tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Six-Sigma, TPM, etc., so that they can use resources efficiently, reduce defects and re-works, and enhance exports. As your enterprise you can benefit by adopting these quality standards/tools, thereby improving productivity, reducing waste, enhancing product quality, and becoming more competitive.

Key Features
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Application Process for the Scheme

Key Features

Support for introduction of appropriate course modules in technical institutions: The scheme provides for developing and introducing training modules at ITIs, polytechnics etc., to build a pipeline of skilled manpower in QMS/QTT for MSEs.
Funding for awareness workshops on QMS/QTT for MSEs: The scheme supports awareness programmes across the country to sensitise micro & small enterprises about adopting QMS/QTT tools and standards.
Competition-Watch studies and support for threatened product groups: Under this feature, studies are undertaken on specific products where Indian MSEs face import threat; technical exposure visits, sample procurement, product-analysis and pilot product developments are supported.
Assistance for implementing QMS/QTT in selected MSEs/clusters: The scheme selects a number of units to implement QMS/QTT tools and standards, covering diagnostic studies, implementation costs, with partial cost sharing by MSEs.
Support for international study missions for MSEs: To expose MSEs and MSME clusters to international best practices, delegations are supported for overseas visits/training and to study award-winning companies abroad.

Financial Assistance

Component	Assistance Provided	Detailed Explanation & Example
Diagnostic study & implementation cost per unit	GoI contribution of ₹ 2.5 lakh per unit for selected MSEs	Example: Your unit is selected under the implementation phase the govt covers ₹ 2.5 lakh of cost; you pay cost share (25% micro / 50% small) as per norm.
Awareness workshop funding	GoI contribution of ₹ 1.25 lakh per programme	Example: An industry-association organises an awareness workshop for MSEs; government supports with ₹ 1.25 lakh.
C-Watch professional study / exposure visits	GoI contributions: ₹ 2.5 lakh for professional study; ₹ 7.5 lakh for technical exposure visit; ₹ 2.5 lakh for sample procurement; ₹ 5 lakh for product development; ₹ 1.5 lakh for popularisation.	Example: Your association procures foreign product samples and analyses them; the govt supports ₹ 2.5 lakh for that component.
International study mission	GoI contribution ₹ 2.5 lakh/SME	Example: Your enterprise is selected for an overseas visit; the govt gives ₹ 2.5 lakh, you pay part of the cost.

Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:

Micro & small enterprises registered under the MSMED Act having Udyam
Expert organisations / industry associations / technical institutions/ITIs/Polytechnics for certain activities .

Who cannot apply:

Large enterprises unless explicitly included under clusters.
Units not registered or without valid Udyam
Units that have already availed the same benefits multiple times or violate scheme norms as per scheme stipulations.

Documents Required

Application in prescribed format.
EM registration/SSI registration certificate of the unit.
CA certificate or DIC certificate confirming micro/small status and functional status
Undertaking that similar benefit has not been availed for same activity.
Project/activity report: for awareness campaign, training module, QMS/QTT implementation etc.
For QMS/QTT unit-intervention: diagnostic study report, cost estimates, expert organisation engagement details.

Application Process for the Scheme

Option 1: Apply with Bullit

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Option 2: Government Process via DC

Visit the scheme guidelines on the MSME website and download the application form.
Submit application through the MSME-DI office or designated nodal agency in your state presenting required documents.
On approval, funds are released to the implementing agency/expert organisation; beneficiary MSE contributes prescribed share (25% for micro units, 50% for small units) and implements QMS/QTT interventions.
Post implementation, submit utilisation certificate, progress report and performance improvement data for audit/monitoring.

Option 3: Approach an Expert/Implementing Organisation
MSEs may connect with listed expert organisations authorised under the scheme—they can guide application, training, QMS/QTT deployment