Welcome to National SC-ST Hub

MSMEs plays an important role in the nation’s economy. The development of MSMEs is critical to meet the national imperatives of financial inclusion and generation of significant levels of employment across urban and rural areas across the country. Further, the sector can nurture and support the development of new age entrepreneurs who have the potential to create competitive businesses at global level.

NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS)

The Government is the single largest buyer of a variety of goods. With a view to increase the share of purchases from the small-scale sector, the Government Stores Purchase Programme was launched in 1955-56. NSIC registers Micro & small Enterprises (MSEs) under Single Point Registration scheme (SPRS) for participation in Government Purchases.

Benefits of Registration
  • 1. Issue of the Tender Sets free of cost;
  • 2. Exemption from payment of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD),
  • 3. In tender participating MSEs quoting price within price band of L1+15 per cent shall also be allowed to supply a portion upto 20% of requirement by bringing down their price to L1 Price where L1 is non MSEs.
NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS)

Under the above scheme, marketing support is provided to the SC/ST enterprises for enhancement of competitiveness and marketability of their products through National SC-ST Hub by way of the following type event::

  • 1. Organizing Visit to International Exhibitions/Trade Fairs/Seminars Abroad
  • 2. Participation in International Exhibitions/Trade Fairs Abroad
  • 3. Organizing Visit to Domestic Exhibitions/Trade Fairs
  • 4. Participation in Domestic Exhibitions/Trade Fairs
  • 5. Vendor Development Programmes
  • 6. Organizing Workshops/Seminars/Awareness Campaigns
NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Testing Fee Reimbursement Schemes

Reimbursement of 80% or Rs 1,00,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is lower, charged as Testing fee, for availing testing services from NABL accredited laboratories & license or certification fee from BIS, in a financial year.

NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or Rs 20,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, in a financial year to SC/ST MSEs on membership fees charged by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) .

NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Bank Loan Processing Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or Rs. 1,00,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, on Bank loan processing chargespaid by SC/ST MSEs in availing business loans.

NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

Reimbursement of 80% or Rs. 1,00,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, on Performance Bank guarantee charges paid by SC/ST MSEs for participation in tenders of Central/ State Govt. and PSEs.

NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Schemes
Capacity Building Management Fee Reimbursement Scheme Scheme

Reimbursement of course fees for SC/ST entrepreneurs and their ward, for attending short term (1-30 days duration) training programs from top 50 management institutes identified by Ministry of Human Resource Development under the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF).

NATIONAL SC-ST Hub Scheme
Membership fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals

The component has provision for Reimbursement of Membership fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals such as GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, MSME Mart, etc. to SC/ST MSEs.

The financial assistance may be provided 80% or maximum of Rs. 25,000/- (excluding applicable taxes) whichever is less, per financial year for new as well as renewals for SC/ST MSE.

Success Story
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Ms. K. Paona (M/s Skill Traders)

Ms. K. Paona, is a women entrepreneur from Senapati, Manipur, running a handicraft and textile business. She has been an inspiration to many women from her community. She started h..Read More

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Mr. Dinesh Rajvanshi (M/s Dint-Tech)

Meet Mr. Dinesh Rajvanshi, whose journey from humble beginnings in Gujarat to entrepreneurial success is nothing short of inspiring. Born into a modest family, Dinesh's roots trace..Read More

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Mr. S.K. Arumugham Kishore (M/s Shanvitha Non-woven Sanitary)

Mr. S.K. Arumugham Kishore, is an entrepreneur and was running an NGO catering to female menstrual hygiene by manufacturing affordable sanitary napkins for female in rural areas. H..Read More

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Mr. Sukumar (M/s Deepak Logistics)

Mr. Sukumar, from Bangalore has been running a logistics business, catering to the private sector only since 2005.  He always thought of participating in public procurement, h..Read More

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Ms. Muskan (M/s Rewind India)

Ms. Muskan, is a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Vadodara, Gujarat. After completing her graduation from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai, s..Read More

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Mr. Laldingliana (M/s Fraser Media & Publication)

Mr. Laldingliana, from Thakthing Bazar, Aizawl, Mizoram is a successful entrepreneur running his enterprise for the last 5 years, providing employment to more than 12 people. Durin..Read More