Reimbursement of Membership Fee in Government Promoted E‑Commerce Portals 2026 – Up to ₹25,000 per Financial Year
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Quick answer
The scheme reimburses 80% of the membership fee (capped at ₹25,000) for SC/ST micro and small enterprises on government e‑commerce portals such as GeM, e‑Khadi and others. Eligible applicants must belong to SC/ST and run an MSE. Apply online at the SCST Hub portal by registering and uploading required documents.
At a glance
| Main benefit | 80% reimbursement up to ₹25,000 per financial year for SC/ST MSEs. |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the 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. 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
- Financial assistance of 80% of the membership fee, up to a maximum of ₹25,000 per financial year (excluding taxes), for both new and renewal memberships.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Applicant belongs to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- Applicant represents a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE).
Who cannot apply
- Non-SC/ST individuals
- Non-MSE businesses
Documents required
- Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR).
- Self-certified copy of PAN card – for proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor must 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 within 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 the e‑commerce portal together with the copy of receipt of amount paid for membership.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official website https://www.scsthub.in.
- 2Click on sign‑up and provide the following details: Full Name, Valid Email ID, Mobile Number, Password and confirm password.
- 3Login by clicking on login.
- 4After login, complete the required information and upload the necessary documents.
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?+
1. Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. 2. 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?+
1. Visit the official website https://www.scsthub.in. 2. Click on sign‑up and provide Full Name, Valid Email ID, Mobile Number, Password and confirm password.
What documents are required?+
1. Self‑certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR). 2. Self‑certified copy of PAN card – for proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor must be submitted. 3. Copy of Caste Certificate of all promoters. 4. Cancelled Cheque of the current account from which the EPC membership fee has been debited. 5. Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier within the same financial year. 6. Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed / Memorandum and Article of Association required. 7. Attested copy of valid membership/registration certificate issued from the e‑commerce portal together with receipt of payment.
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