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National SC-ST Hub Scheme

Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Published 18 September 2026

In short

The National SC-ST Hub supports SC/ST-owned MSMEs with capacity building, credit facilitation, marketing linkages and help accessing the 4% public procurement quota reserved for them. Register free on scsthub.in.

Key facts

Nodal ministry
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Level
Central
Launched
2016
Last date
Ongoing / No fixed deadline
Helpline
NA

What you get

SC/ST entrepreneurs get support for capacity building, easier access to credit and marketing linkages, handholding for GeM (Government e-Marketplace) registration, and support to meet the 4% public procurement target reserved for SC/ST enterprises.

Who is eligible

Entrepreneurs and enterprises owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe individuals, registered as MSMEs, are eligible for support under the National SC-ST Hub.

Documents you need

Caste certificate, Udyam registration, business registration documents, and bank account details.

How to apply

Register on the National SC-ST Hub portal (scsthub.in) to access capacity building programmes, credit facilitation, and marketing/procurement support.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the National SC-ST Hub?

Entrepreneurs and MSMEs owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe individuals.

What is the public procurement target under this scheme?

4% of government procurement is reserved for SC/ST-owned enterprises, and the Hub helps them access this opportunity.

How do I register for the National SC-ST Hub?

Register free on the official portal scsthub.in to access support services.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.