National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme Latest News
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has intensified efforts to promote entrepreneurship among SC and ST communities through the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme.
About National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme
- It is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
- It is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC).
- NSSH is aimed at capacity enhancement of SC/ST entrepreneurs and promoting “entrepreneurship culture” amongst the SC/ST population.
- The Scheme empowers the SC/ST population to participate in the public procurement process and fulfill the mandated target of 4% procurement from SC/ST enterprises under the Public Procurement Policy by the Ministries, Departments, and CPSEs (Central Public Sector Enterprises).
- The initiative provides financial assistance and facilitates access to credit for SC/ST entrepreneurs.
- It collaborates with financial institutions, banks, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to ensure that entrepreneurs from these communities have access to affordable and timely financial resources for their business ventures.
- It also focuses on skill development and capacity building of SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Source: PV
Last updated on December, 2025
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