Reimbursement of Membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

Key facts

Benefit	₹25,000 yearly
Who	SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)
How paid	Reimbursement of membership fee
Implemented by	Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Official portal	https://www.scsthub.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries can receive up to 80% reimbursement of their membership fees, capped at ₹25,000 per financial year for new memberships or renewals.

Who can apply

For: entrepreneur
Category: SC, ST
not income tax payer
no government employee in family

Eligible applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories and represent a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE). Individuals who are income tax payers or have government employees in their family are excluded from applying.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the official website.

Visit https://www.scsthub.in to access the application portal.
Click on 'Sign Up' to create an account by providing your full name, email ID, mobile number, and password.
Log in using your credentials after registration.
Complete the required application information as prompted.
Upload the necessary documents as specified in the guidelines.
Submit the application for processing.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration (UR)
Self-certified copy of PAN card
Copy of Caste Certificate of all promoters
Cancelled Cheque of the current account
Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement
Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm
Attested copy of Partnership Deed or Memorandum and Article of Association
Attested copy of valid membership/registration certificate from e-commerce portal

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted correctly, including Udyam Registration and Caste Certificates.
Payment not received	Check if the reimbursement request was submitted through the official portal and confirm the eligibility criteria were met.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this scheme?

The scheme aims to reimburse the membership fees for SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises on government-promoted e-commerce platforms.

Who qualifies for the benefits?

Applicants must be from the SC or ST categories and represent a Micro or Small Enterprise; others are not eligible.

What documents are needed to apply?

Required documents include Udyam Registration, PAN card, caste certificates, a cancelled cheque, and proof of payment for the membership.

Is there a limit on the reimbursement amount?

Yes, the reimbursement is capped at 80% of the membership fee or a maximum of ₹25,000 per financial year.

Can I apply if I have previously received assistance?

If you have received assistance in the same financial year, you must provide proof of the transferred amount for reimbursement.

How do I register for the scheme?

Registration is done online by signing up on the official website and providing the required personal details.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.