Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises can reclaim up to ₹25,000 per year on membership fees paid to government e-commerce portals like GeM, TRIFED's Tribes India, e-khadi, and MSME Mart — covering 80% of the fee paid. This applies to both new registrations and annual renewals, helping smaller businesses list on official online marketplaces without bearing the full cost. Apply online at scsthub.in.
About This Scheme
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises can reclaim up to ₹25,000 per year on membership fees paid to government e-commerce portals like GeM, TRIFED's Tribes India, e-khadi, and MSME Mart — covering 80% of the fee paid. This applies to both new registrations and annual renewals, helping smaller businesses list on official online marketplaces without bearing the full cost. Apply online at scsthub.in.
Full official description
Reimbursement of Membership fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals Scheme is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme. The component has provision for reimbursement of Annual Membership / Subscription fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals such as GeM, e-khadi, Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Tribes India, MSME Mart, etc. to SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
Benefits
- 80% reimbursement of annual membership or subscription fee paid to eligible government e-commerce portals
- Maximum reimbursement: ₹25,000 per financial year (excluding applicable taxes)
- Applies to both new portal memberships and annual renewals
- Eligible platforms include GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED/Tribes India, MSME Mart, and similar government-promoted portals
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must represent a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE)
How to Apply
- Applicant need to visit the official website https://www.scsthub.in.
- For registration click on sign-up and provide the following details
- Full Name
- Valid Email ID
- Mobile Number
- Password and confirm password
- For login click on login.
- After login complete the required information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this scheme ?
Reimbursement of Membership fee of Government promoted e-commerce portals Scheme is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme.
What are the benefits ?
The financial assistance may be provided 80% or a maximum of [?] 25,000/- (excluding applicable taxes) whichever is less, per financial year for new as well as renewals for SC/ST MSE.
Who can get the scheme benefits?
- Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste(SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- He/She should represent any Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
May the other caste person also get the benefits ?
No.
How to register for the scheme benefits?
- Applicant need to visit the official website https://www.scsthub.in.
- For registration click on sign-up and provide the following details Full Name Valid Email ID Mobile Number Password and confirm password
What documents are required ?
- Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR).
- Self-certified copy of PAN card - in case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted.
- Copy of Caste Certificate of all promoters. 4.Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which the EPC membership fee has been debited.
- Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier with in the same financial year.
- Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required.
- Attested copy of valid membership/registration certificate issued from e-commerce portal along with the copy of receipt of amount paid for membership.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR).
- Self-certified copy of PAN card - in case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted.
- Copy of Caste Certificate of all promoters.
- Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which the EPC membership fee has been debited.
- Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier with in the same financial year.
- Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required.
- Attested copy of valid membership/registration certificate issued from e-commerce portal along with the copy of receipt of amount paid for membership.