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National SC-ST Hub Scheme (including Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy)
- Maximum benefit
- 25% capital subsidy on plant and machinery, up to ₹25 lakh, plus fee reimbursements
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; confirm the status before you apply
Is National SC-ST Hub open? Key facts at a glance
National SC-ST Hub (Central): 25% capital subsidy on plant and machinery, up to ₹25 lakh, plus fee reimbursements.
Last verified: 20 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open. Confirm the status before you apply (see the note on this page). |
|---|---|
| Level | Central government scheme |
| Type of benefit | Capital Subsidy and Fee Reimbursements for SC/ST MSEs |
| Maximum benefit | 25% capital subsidy on plant and machinery, up to ₹25 lakh, plus fee reimbursements |
| Project cost range | Term loan up to ₹1 crore for plant and machinery or equipment |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small enterprises (Manufacturing, Service). Only for: Only for micro and small enterprises owned by SC or ST entrepreneurs: an SC/ST proprietor, or at least 51% SC/ST holding in a partnership or company. |
| Implementing agency | Ministry of MSME; implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) through the National SC-ST Hub |
| Where to apply | National SC-ST Hub portal |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) · notified 15 May 2025 |
| Last verified | 20 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is National SC-ST Hub?
The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH), run for the Ministry of MSME by NSIC, supports micro and small enterprises owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs.
Its Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy gives 25% of a bank term loan, or of the plant and machinery cost if lower, for new machinery or equipment, up to ₹25 lakh. It covers manufacturing and service units.
The Hub also reimburses bank loan processing fees, bank guarantee charges and testing fees (80%, up to ₹1 lakh each), Export Promotion Council membership (up to ₹20,000) and Government e-commerce portal fees (up to ₹25,000), and supports exhibitions and vendor development programmes.
Official notification (PDF) · notified 15 May 2025
What are the key benefits of National SC-ST Hub?
- Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy: 25% of the term loan or the plant and machinery cost, whichever is less, on loans up to ₹1 crore, i.e. up to ₹25 lakh, for new and existing SC/ST MSEs in manufacturing and services (Guidelines Ch. I §1, §5).
- Reimbursement of 80%, up to ₹1 lakh each, of bank loan processing fees, bank guarantee charges and testing fees (testing per financial year).
- Reimbursement of 80% of Export Promotion Council membership (up to ₹20,000 a year) and Government e-commerce portal membership such as GeM (up to ₹25,000 a year).
- Support for NSIC Single Point Registration, exhibitions (Special Marketing Assistance Scheme), vendor development programmes and capacity-building training.
What could a unit get under National SC-ST Hub?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: 25% capital subsidy on plant and machinery, up to ₹25 lakh, plus fee reimbursements
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Revised Guidelines of National SC-ST Hub Scheme for the 15th Financial Cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26), Ministry of MSME OM No. K-02/6/2023-SME-Part(1), 15 May 2025; scsthub.in (read 20 Oct 2026); O/o DC (MSME) OM of 2 April 2026.
Who can apply for National SC-ST Hub?
- Micro and small enterprises with Udyam Registration, owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs (proprietor SC/ST, or at least 51% SC/ST in a partnership or company).
- For the capital subsidy: onboarded on the GeM portal; new plant and machinery bought with a term loan from an eligible bank; not trading and not a red-category industry.
- Units that graduate from small to medium remain eligible for three years.
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for National SC-ST Hub?
- Capital subsidy: apply to an eligible bank for the term loan. The nodal bank or agency (SIDBI, NABARD, SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India or TIIC) uploads the claim on the SCLCSS portal.
- Reimbursements and other support: apply through the Application Centre on scsthub.in or at your nearest National SC-ST Hub office.
Apply at: National SC-ST Hub portal
Which documents are needed for National SC-ST Hub?
- Udyam Registration
- Caste certificate of the SC/ST owner(s)
- GeM seller registration
- Bank term loan sanction letter
- Invoices for new plant and machinery
- Pollution Control Board consent where applicable
Can National SC-ST Hub be combined with other schemes?
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Why are National SC-ST Hub applications rejected?
- SC/ST holding below 51% in a partnership or company
- Trading activity (NIC 45–47)
- Red-category industry
- Second-hand or fabricated machinery
- Same machinery subsidised under another Central or State scheme
- Not onboarded on GeM
Subsidy Setu's DPR preparation process addresses all common rejection points before filing.
Frequently asked questions about National SC-ST Hub
- Is National SC-ST Hub open?
- It is listed as open, but confirm the status before you apply: The National SC-ST Hub guidelines apply until 31 March 2026, and further continuation "shall be subject to review/evaluation". A Ministry of MSME memo of 2 April 2026 cites temporary continuation of schemes beyond 31 March 2026, up to 30 September 2026 or until the next scheme is approved, whichever is earlier; when we checked on 20 October 2026 we found no extension beyond that. The Hub's portal is still active and taking applications, so confirm with your nearest National SC-ST Hub office before you rely on the subsidy. Status last verified: 20 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for National SC-ST Hub?
- Micro, Small enterprises (Manufacturing, Service). Only for: Only for micro and small enterprises owned by SC or ST entrepreneurs: an SC/ST proprietor, or at least 51% SC/ST holding in a partnership or company.
- What is the maximum benefit under National SC-ST Hub?
- 25% capital subsidy on plant and machinery, up to ₹25 lakh, plus fee reimbursements.
- How do I apply for National SC-ST Hub?
- 1. Capital subsidy: apply to an eligible bank for the term loan. The nodal bank or agency (SIDBI, NABARD, SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Union Bank of India or TIIC) uploads the claim on the SCLCSS portal. 2. Reimbursements and other support: apply through the Application Centre on scsthub.in or at your nearest National SC-ST Hub office. Apply at: National SC-ST Hub portal.
Guides on National SC-ST Hub
Related schemes
Which earlier or closed schemes are linked to National SC-ST Hub?
These schemes are not open to new applications. Their pages stay online so you can see what changed and what replaced them.
- Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme: Closed since 31 March 2020
- Stand-Up India Scheme: Closed since 31 March 2025
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