National SC-ST Hub Scheme

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The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is promoting inclusive entrepreneurship through the National SC-ST Hub Scheme. 

About National SC-ST Hub Scheme

• It was launched in October 2016.
• It is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
• It is aimed at capacity enhancement of Schedule Caste – Schedule Tribe entrepreneurs and promoting “entrepreneurship culture” amongst the SC-ST population.
• Implementation: It is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC).
• The NSSH scheme supports purchase of plant & machinery/equipment; capacity building & training, market linkage, facilitation for participation in exhibitions, credit, Udyam registration and GeM onboarding.

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Functions of the scheme

• To encourage SC/ST owned units to be part of 4% of total procurement being made by Central/State Governments, CPSEs and other government agencies
• To prepare strategy for intervention through industry associations to sensitize, encourage and enable the SC/ST owned units for participation in Public Procurement Process
• Facilitating SC/ST Entrepreneurs to be part of vendor development programs and mentoring support by specific CPSE matching the products/services of such entrepreneurs
• Capacity building of existing and prospective SC/ST entrepreneurs through skill development programs
• Sharing of SC/ST MSEs data with CPSEs to enhance the procurement from SC/ST
• Undertaking outreach activities for the promotion of the scheme among SC/ST population
• Significance: These initiatives are fostering inclusive economic growth, promoting self-reliance and strengthening the MSME ecosystem by creating greater opportunities across India. 

Source: PIB