Key Benefits
To achieve 4% Public Procurement target from SC-ST entrepreneursFacilitating SC/ST Entrepreneurs to be part of vendor development programs and mentoring supportCollection, collation and dissemination of information regarding SC/ST enterprises and entrepreneursDistribution of trade specific tool kits to trained candidates
Applicable For
Existing and Aspiring SC/ST Entrepreneurs
Detailed Information
The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) has been set up to provide professional support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs to fulfil the obligations under the Central Government Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order 2012, adopt applicable business practices and leverage the Stand-Up India initiative. The key action areas of NSSH include vendor development, participation in public procurement, building reliable database, mentoring and handholding support, policy advocacy with states, credit facilitation, capacity building, private affirmative action, technology upgradation, marketing support, and special subsidies under various schemes. The NSSH works on the mentioned priority areas through various sub-schemes which are as follows:Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy SchemeSpecial Marketing Assistance SchemeSingle Point Registration SchemeBank Loan Processing Reimbursement SchemeBank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement SchemeTesting Fee Reimbursement SchemeExport Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement SchemeTop 50 NIRF Rated Management Institution's Short-Term Training Program Fee Reimbursement Scheme