National SC/ST Hub Scheme (NSSH)
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)The National SC-ST Hub supports SC/ST entrepreneurs through capacity building, market access, procurement support, credit facilitation and other business development assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enterprise must be owned and controlled by SC/ST entrepreneurs – Minimum 51% ownership stake required
- Must be registered as a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE)
- Mandatory Udyam Registration
- Eligible Business Structures: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership Firm, Private Limited Company
- Sector Coverage: Manufacturing, Services
Benefits
- 25% subsidy on plant & machinery (up to ₹25 lakh)
- 80% reimbursement on: Loan processing & bank guarantee charges (up to ₹1 lakh), Testing fees (up to ₹1 lakh), Export promotion expenses (up to ₹20,000)
- Support for government procurement (4% SC/ST target)
- Assistance for trade fairs and exhibitions
- Vendor development with CPSEs
- E-commerce support (80% reimbursement up to ₹25,000)
- Free training, skill development, and mentoring
- Support for technology upgradation
- 100% free SPRS registration
- 90% reimbursement for training (up to ₹1 lakh)
- Assistance in tender participation and bidding
- Access to SC/ST enterprise database
How to Apply
- Register on the Udyam (MSME) Portal
- Enrol under the National SC/ST Hub (NSSH)
- Prepare required documents: Udyam certificate, Caste certificate, PAN, Bank details
- Apply under relevant sub-schemes: Capital subsidy, Marketing assistance, SPRS, Reimbursement schemes
- Application is verified by NSIC
- Upon approval: Avail subsidies, Claim reimbursements, Access procurement opportunities
Documents Required
- Basic Documents: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Caste certificate (SC/ST proof), Udyam Registration Certificate, Ownership proof (minimum 51% SC/ST stake), Bank details (including cancelled cheque)
- Scheme-specific documents (as per sub-scheme applied)
- Self-attested declarations
- Prior approval documents (if applicable)
- Verification documents as required by NSIC
Important Disclaimer
We’ve simplified this scheme to help you understand it quickly. For the latest updates or detailed guidelines, you can always check the official government website.
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