SubsidyMinistry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME)Verified 11 May 2026Official source

National SC-ST Hub — Procurement Support for SC/ST Entrepreneurs

Supports SC/ST-owned startups and MSMEs through government procurement facilitation, vendor development, mentoring, credit facilitation, and reimbursement of certification and compliance costs. Helps SC/ST entrepreneurs access the 4% public procurement quota reserved for them.

Maximum amount

₹25.0L

Typical payout

₹15.0L

Processing time

8–24 weeks

Application window

Open year-round (applications are tied directly to bank term loans and processed continuously)

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Eligibility criteria

Company type: Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship
Stage: Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr)
States: All India (nationwide)
Sectors: manufacturing, saas, agritech, healthtech, logistics, other
Prerequisites: Udyam (MSME) registration required

Documents required

Caste Certificate

SC or ST caste certificate issued by an authorized government body for the proprietor, all partners, or directors. Required to verify SC/ST ownership status and eligibility.

Tip: Must be issued by the competent authority (Tehsildar, SDM, or equivalent). For partnerships and Pvt Ltd firms, submit certificates for all SC/ST promoters holding equity.

Udyam Registration Certificate

Active Udyam Registration Certificate proving Micro or Small enterprise status under the MSME Ministry.

Tip: Ensure the certificate is active and reflects current business activity and investment/turnover. Obtain or verify at udyamregistration.gov.in.

Business PAN Card

Enterprise PAN card for companies, LLPs, and partnership firms. Sole proprietors may submit their personal PAN card.

Tip: The name on the PAN must match the Udyam Registration. Individual proprietors can use their personal PAN.

Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar card of the primary promoter or authorized signatory, required for KYC and identity verification.

Tip: Masked Aadhaar (showing only last 4 digits) is acceptable for submission.

Proof of Ownership Structure

Documents proving SC/ST majority ownership: Registered Partnership Deed for partnership firms, or Memorandum of Association (MoA) and Articles of Association (AoA) for Private Limited companies. Must demonstrate at least 51% SC/ST equity for non-proprietorship entities.

Tip: Proprietorships are exempt — sole SC/ST ownership is sufficient. For Pvt Ltd companies, the MoA and shareholder register should clearly show 51%+ SC/ST shareholding.

Bank Account Details

Cancelled cheque and bank mandate form from the firm active current account, used for direct fund disbursement via PFMS.

Tip: Must be a current account in the business entity name. Personal savings accounts are not accepted.

Bank Loan Sanction Letter

Conditional — required for SCLCSS Machinery Subsidy claims only. Bank sanction letter for the institutional loan used to purchase eligible plant and machinery.

Tip: Must be on bank letterhead and include the sanctioned amount and stated purpose. Submit alongside machinery invoices and DIC certificate.

Machinery Invoices

Conditional — required for SCLCSS Machinery Subsidy claims only. Original purchase invoices for machinery/equipment financed through the institutional loan.

Tip: Invoices must be in the business entity name and correspond to items listed in the bank loan sanction letter.

DIC Release Certificate

Conditional — required for SCLCSS Machinery Subsidy claims only. Release certificate issued by the District Industries Centre (DIC) confirming the machinery subsidy application. No canonical key covers a DIC-issued government release certificate.

Tip: Obtain from your local District Industries Centre after filing the SCLCSS application. Required before the central subsidy can be disbursed.

Loan Processing Charge Receipts or PBG Debit Advices

Conditional — required for Bank Fees / PBG Reimbursement claims only. Bank-attested receipts for loan processing charges or Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) debit advices showing fees paid. No canonical key covers fee reimbursement receipts.

Tip: 80% of eligible fees reimbursed, up to Rs 1,00,000 per application. Receipts must be attested/stamped by the issuing bank.

Test Reports and Fee Receipts from NABL/BIS Laboratories

Conditional — required for Testing and Lab Certification reimbursement only. Original test reports and official fee receipts from NABL or BIS accredited laboratories.

Tip: 80% of testing fees are reimbursed up to Rs 1,00,000 per fiscal year. Fee receipts must clearly show the amount paid and the lab NABL/BIS accreditation number.

Membership Certificates and Payment Receipts (GeM / MSME Mart / Export Councils)

Conditional — required for E-Commerce Portal Membership or Export Promotion reimbursement only. Valid membership certificates and fee payment receipts from GeM, MSME Mart, or Export Promotion Councils. No canonical key covers portal membership certificates.

Tip: 80% reimbursement on portal membership fees — up to Rs 25,000 for GeM/MSME Mart and up to Rs 20,000 for Export Promotion Councils.

How to apply for SC-ST Hub

Create a user account on the NSSH portalOpen portal

Log in and navigate to your required sub-scheme — SCLCSS machinery subsidy, bank fee reimbursement, testing fee reimbursement, or e-commerce membership reimbursement

Complete the digital application form, upload all required documents, and submit — or submit duplicate physical copies at your nearest NSIC branch

NSSH Office (NSSHO) or local NSIC branch screens your application — verifies caste credentials, active Udyam status, and original expense receipts

For structural programmes like the Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS), a designated inspecting agency conducts an on-site technical plant evaluation

Internal screening committee formally approves the eligible subsidy amount

Approved funds transferred directly to your enterprise's current account via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS)

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for SC-ST Hub?

SC-ST Hub is available to Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company, Proprietorship companies at the Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr), Growth Stage (₹1Cr–₹25Cr) stage, across all Indian states (nationwide). Udyam (MSME) registration is required.

How much funding does SC-ST Hub provide?

SC-ST Hub provides up to ₹25.0L. Most applicants receive around ₹15.0L.

How long does SC-ST Hub approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 8–24 weeks.

Is SC-ST Hub currently accepting applications?

Yes, SC-ST Hub is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Open year-round (applications are tied directly to bank term loans and processed continuously).

Do I need Udyam registration for SC-ST Hub?

Yes, Udyam (MSME) registration is required. Register at udyamregistration.gov.in before applying.

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Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 11 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.