Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals
National SC-ST Hub · Central government
Financial assistance for SC/ST-owned MSEs, reimbursing up to 80% (max ₹25,000) of annual membership fees for government e-commerce portals like GeM, e-khadi, and MSME Mart.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- Up to ₹25,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
About this scheme
The scheme offers financial support to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) that are owned by entrepreneurs from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Its purpose is to improve their access to markets by covering the cost of membership on government-promoted e-commerce platforms, including GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, and MSME Mart.
Reimbursement is provided for 80% of the membership fee, up to a ceiling of ₹25,000 per financial year, whichever is lower. This applies to both fresh enrolments and membership renewals.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Sole proprietorship, Partnership firm, Private limited company, Limited liability partnership
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Required
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not required
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Not restricted
- SC/ST entrepreneurs must hold more than 51% shareholding in the Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE). - Applicant must possess a valid Udyam Registration. - Applicant must have a PAN card. - Applicant must hold a Caste Certificate. - Applicant must provide proof of payment for the e-commerce portal membership.
How to apply
Download the application form from the National SC-ST Hub website at scsthub.in (the direct link is provided on the scheme page).
Complete the form with your enterprise details and the e-commerce portal membership for which you are claiming reimbursement.
Gather the required documents: Udyam Registration, PAN card, Caste Certificate, shareholding proof (for partnership/Pvt. Ltd/LLP), and payment proof for the e-commerce portal membership.
Attach all documents and submit the completed application as instructed by the National SC-ST Hub (through the portal, or by post or in person, as specified).
The Hub will verify your claim and release the reimbursement directly to your enterprise bank account.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
MSEs in which SC/ST entrepreneurs hold more than 51% shareholding are eligible, provided the applicant has a valid Udyam Registration.
Which e-commerce portals are covered?
GeM (Government e-Marketplace), e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, and MSME Mart are all government-promoted portals where both new memberships and renewals are covered.
How much can I get reimbursed?
80% of the membership fee, capped at ₹25,000 per financial year, whichever is lower, is claimable. This applies to both new memberships and annual renewals.
What documents are required?
You need Udyam Registration, the PAN card of the SC/ST proprietor, partners, or directors, a Caste Certificate, shareholding proof for partnership, private limited, or LLP firms, and proof of payment for the e-commerce portal membership.
Can I claim for membership renewal as well as a new registration?
Yes, both new memberships and renewals of existing memberships on the covered portals qualify for reimbursement.
Where do I submit my application?
Download the application form from the National SC-ST Hub website (scsthub.in) and submit it as instructed on the scheme page.
Sectors
- Scst Entrepreneurs
- Msme
- Ecommerce
- Reimbursement
- Government Scheme
- Market Access
Details last verified on 7 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.