Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

The scheme reimburses 80% of Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) charges paid by SC/ST MSEs for participation in tenders from Central/State Governments and Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1,00,000 (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is lower.

**Documents to be submitted:** * Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration and GST (if applicable). * Self-certified copy of PAN card. For proprietorships, the PAN card of the SC/ST proprietor is required. * Copy of the Caste Certificate of all promoters. * Shareholding details for partnership, Pvt. Ltd, or LLP firms. For partnership concerns, the SC/ST entrepreneur's shareholding must exceed 51%. A copy of the Partnership Deed or Memorandum and Articles of Association is required. * Bank-attested debit statement showing PBG charges, with the Bank Guarantee number and the applicant MSE's name. * Bank-attested and stamped copy of the PBG issued by the bank. * Cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account from which bank charges were debited. * Proof of any prior reimbursement received from NSSHO/NSIC under the scheme within the same financial year. * Supply Order / Purchase Order / Work Order from the government entity against which the PBG was taken, stating the PBG requirement.

- Ensure your MSE holds Udyam Registration and that SC/ST entrepreneurs own more than 51% of the enterprise. - Secure a Performance Bank Guarantee from your bank to meet the government or PSE tender requirement. - Assemble the necessary documents: Udyam Registration and PAN copy, caste certificates, proof of shareholding, a bank-attested debit statement showing PBG charges, a bank-attested copy of the PBG, the Supply/Purchase/Work Order from the government entity, and a cancelled cheque. - Go to the National SC-ST Hub scheme portal at scsthub.in/nssh-schemes. - File your application, attaching all self-certified and bank-attested documents as required. - The National SC-ST Hub assesses the application for eligibility and completeness of documentation. - Once approved, the reimbursement is credited to the enterprise's current account.