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Lakhs of beneficiaries supported under National SC-ST Hub Scheme
The National SC-ST Hub Scheme reports supporting 1,90,414 beneficiaries and training 54,499 candidates as of 31st July 2026. The scheme functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC).
National SC-ST Hub Scheme:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Launch | The scheme has been launched in October 2016. |
| Coverage focus | The scheme provides for capacity enhancement of Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe entrepreneurs and promotion of entrepreneurship culture amongst the SC-ST population. |
| Implementing agency | The scheme is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC). |
| Support components | The scheme supports: purchase of plant and machinery/equipment; capacity building and training; market linkage; facilitation for participation in exhibitions; credit; Udyam registration; and GeM onboarding. |
| Major component | One of the major components of the scheme comprises the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS). |
| SCLCSS eligibility | Under SCLCSS, new and existing SC/ST-owned MSEs can receive capital subsidy support. |
| SCLCSS benefit quantum | SCLCSS provides for a 25% capital subsidy, capped at ₹25 lakh, for investment in plant, machinery, and equipment financed through institutional credit. |
| Procurement-related provision | The scheme provides for encouraging SC/ST owned units to be part of 4% of total procurement being made by Central and State Governments, CPSEs, and other government agencies. |
| Procurement facilitation | The scheme provides for preparing strategy for intervention through industry associations to sensitize, encourage, and enable SC/ST owned units for participation in the public procurement process. |
| Vendor development and mentoring | The scheme provides for facilitating SC/ST entrepreneurs to be part of vendor development programs and mentoring support by specific CPSE matching the products and services of such entrepreneurs. |
| Skill development | The scheme provides for capacity building of existing and prospective SC/ST entrepreneurs through skill development programs. |
| Progress | The scheme has assisted 1,90,414 beneficiaries and trained 54,499 candidates. |