§1Who it is for

  • SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises

Useful if

SC/ST MSEs joining an Export Promotion Council

Do not spend time on it if

Non-SC/ST units

§2Eligibility

  1. Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste(SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
  2. He/She should represent any Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).

§3Benefits

  • Reimbursement of Membership Fee: Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, per financial year for SC/ST MSEs towards annual membership, one-time subscription, or entry fee charged by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs).

§4Norms — pattern of assistance

  1. Reimbursement of Membership Fee: Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, per financial year for SC/ST MSEs towards annual membership, one-time subscription, or entry fee charged by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs).

§5Documents

Tick each one as you get it ready.

§6How to apply

  1. 1

    [Online] Step 1: The applicant must visit the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.

  2. 2

    Step 2: The applicant must click on the "Scheme name" and then click on “Sign Up” and register using basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.

  3. 3

    Step 3: The applicant must create a password and complete the registration process.

  4. 4

    Step 4: The applicant must log in using the registered credentials.

  5. 5

    Step 5: The applicant must fill in the required details and submit the application online.

§7Pros and cons

Merits

  • 80% of EPC membership fee reimbursed up to ₹20,000 a year
  • Online claim on the NSSH portal

Demerits

  • Small amount
  • Reimbursement, so the fee is paid first

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Sources

  1. myScheme — Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
  2. Guidelines
  3. Point Of Interest
  4. Application Form

Checked on 18 October 2026. For information only — confirm with the department or bank. Spotted a mistake? Report it.