National SC-ST Hub: Powering Inclusive Entrepreneurship

The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH), launched on 18 October 2016 and implemented through the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), provides focused support to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) owned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The scheme addresses key enterprise barriers through finance, technology, training, mentoring, and market linkages, connecting SC/ST-owned MSEs with public procurement opportunities. As of 31 July 2026, NSSH has assisted 1,90,414 beneficiaries and trained 54,499 candidates, with procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs increasing to ₹4,013.42 crore in 2025-26. Key interventions include the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS), Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS), Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS), and various reimbursement schemes for bank loans, testing fees, bank guarantees, and e-commerce portal memberships.