National SC-ST Hub scheme

About National SC-ST Hub scheme:

• Objective of National SC-ST Hub: Develop a supportive ecosystem for SC/ST entrepreneurs to achieve the mandated 4% procurement by the CPSEs from the SC/ST entrepreneurs as laid down in Central Government Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.
• Scheme applicable for: Existing and Aspiring SC/ST Entrepreneurs.
• Key Benefits:
  • To achieve 4% Public Procurement target from SC-ST entrepreneurs.
  • Facilitating SC/ST Entrepreneurs to be part of vendor development programs and mentoring support.
  • Collection, collation and dissemination of information regarding SC/ST enterprises and entrepreneurs.
  • Distribution of trade specific tool kits to trained candidates.
• The key action areas: Vendor development, participation in public procurement, building reliable database, credit facilitation, technology upgradation, marketing support, and special subsidies under various schemes etc.

Source : PIB