The Reimbursement of Membership Fee scheme is a sub-scheme under the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme. It provides reimbursement for the annual membership/subscription fee of government-promoted e-commerce portals such as GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, MSME Mart, etc., specifically for SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
Benefits
• Provides 80% financial assistance or a maximum of ₹25,000/- (excluding applicable taxes), whichever is less, per financial year for both new and renewal memberships
Eligibility
• Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
• Applicant must represent a Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE)
Application Process
Online
• Visit the official website: https://www.scsthub.in
• Click on Sign-Up and provide your Full Name, Valid Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, and Confirm Password
• For login, click on Login and complete the required information
Documents Required
• Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR)
• Self-certified copy of PAN card (for proprietorship, the PAN card of the SC/ST proprietor must be submitted)
• Copy of the Caste Certificate for all promoters
• Cancelled Cheque of the current account from which the EPC membership fee was debited
• Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/NSIC through PFMS (if assistance was availed earlier in the same financial year)
• Details of shareholding in case of partnership/Pvt. Ltd/LLP firm (for partnerships, the SC/ST entrepreneur’s shareholding must be >51%; include attested copies of the Partnership Deed or Memorandum and Articles of Association)
• Attested copy of valid membership/registration certificate issued by the e-commerce portal along with the receipt of the fee paid
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is this scheme?
A: It reimburses the membership fee for government-promoted e-commerce portals for SC/ST MSEs.
Q: What are the benefits?
A: Up to 80% reimbursement or a maximum of ₹25,000/- per financial year is provided for both new and renewal fees.
Q: Who can get the scheme benefits?
A: Only SC/ST entrepreneurs representing Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are eligible.
Q: May a person from another caste also get the benefits?
A: No, the scheme is exclusively for SC/ST categories.
Q: How to register for the scheme benefits?
A: Registration is done online via the official website https://www.scsthub.in by signing up and completing the required information.
Q: What documents are required?
A: Documents include Udyam Registration, PAN card, Caste Certificate, Cancelled Cheque, Proof of reimbursement (if applicable), shareholding details, and a membership certificate with fee receipt.