Building on its successful LEAN awareness campaign in Bhubaneswar and Bilaspur, KIIT-TBI has now expanded its reach into southern Odisha. As part of this initiative, KIIT-TBI organized three lean awareness programs in Ganjam on March 18 and 19, 2025, to mobilize and support MSMEs in adopting Lean Manufacturing Practices.
The awareness workshop, conducted under the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme, was a collaborative effort between KIIT-TBI and Amrut Foundation. The event witnessed the participation of over 70 MSME units from diverse sectors, reflecting a strong interest in Lean adoption.
The session commenced with a warm welcome from Ms. Shainy K Baby, Executive of Amrut Foundation, who extended warm greetings to esteemed guests, including Shri Shyama Prasad, Deputy Director of the National Productivity Council (NPC), Bhubaneswar; Dr. Barada Prasanna Sahoo, Manager at KIIT-TBI; Mr. Suramya Mishra, Manager at KIIT-TBI; and Mr. Manaranjan Maharana, Associate at KIIT-TBI.
Following the welcome address, Shri Shyama Prasad outlined the various phases of the Lean scheme’s implementation and its significant benefits for MSMEs. Dr. Sahoo further elaborated on Lean Tools and the formation of Groups of Enterprises to enhance productivity and efficiency.


The awareness workshop, conducted under the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme, was a collaborative effort between KIIT-TBI and Amrut Foundation. The event witnessed the participation of over 70 MSME units from diverse sectors, reflecting a strong interest in Lean adoption.
The session commenced with a warm welcome from Ms. Shainy K Baby, Executive of Amrut Foundation, who extended warm greetings to esteemed guests, including Shri Shyama Prasad, Deputy Director of the National Productivity Council (NPC), Bhubaneswar; Dr. Barada Prasanna Sahoo, Manager at KIIT-TBI; Mr. Suramya Mishra, Manager at KIIT-TBI; and Mr. Manaranjan Maharana, Associate at KIIT-TBI.
Following the welcome address, Shri Shyama Prasad outlined the various phases of the Lean scheme’s implementation and its significant benefits for MSMEs. Dr. Sahoo further elaborated on Lean Tools and the formation of Groups of Enterprises to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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