Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme 2026: 80% Fee Reimbursement for SC/ST MSEs

At a glance

About the scheme

The Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme, under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, supports Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Micro and Small Enterprises by reimbursing a significant portion of their membership fees paid to Export Promotion Councils. This helps SC/ST entrepreneurs reduce their financial burden and encourages their participation in export activities, promoting business growth and entrepreneurship within these communities.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of 80% or ₹20,000 (whichever is less) on annual membership subscription fee or one-time subscription charges.
• Benefit applicable in a financial year to SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises.
• Covers fees charged by various Export Promotion Councils.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Applicant must represent a Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE).

Documents required

• Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration.
• Self-certified copy of GST Number (if applicable).
• Self-certified copy of PAN card; PAN card of SC/ST proprietor if proprietorship.
• Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/all partners/directors.
• Details of shareholding for partnership/Pvt. Ltd/LLP firms with attested Partnership Deed or Memorandum and Articles of Association.
• Attested copy of valid Import & Export Code (IEC) certificate.
• Attested copy of valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) from Export Promotion Council.
• Original/attested copy of previous RCMC for membership renewal.
• Proof of reimbursement received earlier in the same financial year, if any.
• Attested or original membership fee payment receipt and GST invoice with fee breakup.
• Cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account debited for membership fee.

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National SC-ST Hub website at www.scsthub.in/nssh-schemes.
2. 2Select 'Export Promotion Council Membership Fee Reimbursement Scheme' from the list of schemes.
3. 3Click on 'Apply Here' in the pop-up window.
4. 4Fill in your full name, valid email ID, mobile number, and password to register.
5. 5Verify the captcha and submit the registration form.
6. 6Log in with your credentials and complete the application by providing all required details and uploading documents.

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