VLFM

Breakthrough Developments

Receiving National Honour

Showcasing Success Stories

Accelerating Make in India

Japanese Support

JICA Appreciation

International Recognition

Winning SMEs

VLFM Module at CII Northern Region Headquarters, Chandigarh

Happy Village, Happy Society & Happy Business

Next Generation VLFM Faculty

15th Learning convention & Graduation Ceremony 2024

Batch - 16 Graduation Ceremony 2025

VLFM Module 5 at Village Buddha

Harnessing The Power of Expression to Lead With Grace

Sharing Experience

Inauguration of VLFM Batch 18_ 2025

VLFM Learning Community

Faculty 2025 Module 1 : Passing the Torch, Lighting New Paths

Unique Learning Environment - CII Naoroji Godrej Centre of Manufacturing Excellence

Inauguration of VLFM Batch 17_ 2024

LEADERSPEAK

“Japan has been a close partner of India and the two countries share a common value system. We are very happy that many renowned Japanese and Indian institutions are associated with the CSM Programme. The CSM Programme has been extended for another two years by Government of Japan. It will continue to contribute to manufacturing and strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries.” Yoshiaki Ito Counsel General of Japan in Mumbai, Government of Japan

“Japan has been a clos... Yoshiaki Ito Counsel General of Japan in Mumbai, Government of Japan

“India has the 3D advantage of Democracy, Demand and Demography. The PM added the 4th D of Deregulation and yet another D of Determination can be added to these. It is visionary leaders with a Youth Mindset who will be able to grasp the opportunities that will open up with these D's. CII’s VLFM/CSM Programme is developing such visionary leaders for creating new businesses and transforming existing ones.” Shoji Shiba Chief Advisor, Champions for Societal Manufacturing

“India has the 3D adva... Shoji Shiba Chief Advisor, Champions for Societal Manufacturing

"We are extremely thankful to Professor for his commitment and dedication to the development of Indian manufacturing through the 9 years journey of VLFM/CSM initiative. Many leaders have emerged from this programme of CII; many companies have achieved success out of this, several awards and recognition. But to my mind the journey has just begun and this is a long journey to transform India’s manufacturing.” Amitabh Kant CEO, NITI Aayog

"We are extremely than... Amitabh Kant CEO, NITI Aayog

“The changing face of manufacturing in India is spurred by the Make in India initiative lead by DIPP. Prof Shiba has contributed to Indian manufacturing by creating 1800 visionary leaders. CII, on behalf of its Members, pledges complete support to the CSM Programme. It has only just begun and we will make it into a wave covering the length and breadth of the country.” Chandrajit Banerjee Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry

“The changing face of ... Chandrajit Banerjee Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry

“The CSM Programme was launched by CII nine years ago as the VLFM Programme, well before the Make in India initiative was launched. To that extent, it is a precursor to the MII Initiative. For India to become a manufacturing hub of the world, we have to create a pull by factors other than Low Cost Manufacturing. It is the job of all of us to create an authentic niche for ourselves through frugal engineering. ” Pawan Goenka ED & Group President (Auto & Farm Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

“The CSM Programme was... Pawan Goenka ED & Group President (Auto & Farm Sector), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

“CII’s CSM Programme is intrinsic to Make in India as it has built the capabilities of our manufacturing leadership and enterprise excellence. CSM has grown from strength to strength in the last nine years. India has always been a manufacturing nation. What we need to do is to restore the glory of Indian manufacturing, which I am sure that CII’s VLFM/CSM programme will help us to do.” Sanjay Kirloskar Chairman, CII Western Region and Chairman and Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd

“CII’s CSM Programme i... Sanjay Kirloskar Chairman, CII Western Region and Chairman and Managing Director, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd

“Our dream of becoming a manufacturing hub of the world will materialise when we adopt the Indian Way of Manufacturing. It is initiatives like CII’s VLFM/CSM that lead to continuous improvement in human capital with the involvement of higher management and they give us hope that we can fight the self generated fatigue and become a global hub sooner than the world expects us.” S N Tripathi Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME

“Our dream of becoming... S N Tripathi Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME

"CSM Programme, which is very clearly mentioned in the Summit Document signed by the Prime Minsiters of the two countries, is driving the mindset change amongst Indian managers. CII’s CSM Programme is developing the Indian Way of Management, which will make India a more reliable partner and a better fit for foreign companies.” Takema Sakamoto Chief Representative, JICA, India

"CSM Programme, which ... Takema Sakamoto Chief Representative, JICA, India

“With over 1800 visionary leaders having graduated from CII’s VLFM/CSM Programme, more than 200 success stories have emerged from the 300 participating companies. CII is confident that CSM will take India into the next wave of excellence in manufacturing. CII is targeting to impact 1000 SMEs through SME Facilitation Centres and create many more Village Buddhas.”
Venu Srinivasan Chairman, CII VLFM Initiative, Past President, CII and Chairman, Sundaram-Clayton Group

“With over 1800 vision... Venu Srinivasan Chairman, CII VLFM Initiative, Past President, CII and Chairman, Sundaram-Clayton Group

"I had a dream that technology and management should marry sometimes. I am very happy that through PGPEX-VLM, this dream had come true.”
Prof Shekhar Chaudhuri Former Director, IIM Calcutta

"I had a dream that te... Prof Shekhar Chaudhuri Former Director, IIM Calcutta

"I am thankful to Prof. Shiba for bringing the concept of VSME in India. We are immensely benefitted by the introduction of VSME way of creating Win Win relation between us and our suppliers.” Deep Anand Founder, Anand Group

"I am thankful to Prof... Deep Anand Founder, Anand Group

“CII initiative to start VLFM in partnership with Japan is helping Indian Industry become more innovative and competitive. Manufacturing in India is gaining the attention of global leaders. The VLFM programme has led to a substantial change in the perception of manufacturing amongst Indian companies. I can see the transformation of mindset amongst manufacturing managers after attending the VLFM programme.” Jamshyd N Godrej Past President CII, Chairman & Managing Director Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

“CII initiative to sta... Jamshyd N Godrej Past President CII, Chairman & Managing Director Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.