Sarkari Yojana

Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

Quick Summary: This NSSH sub-scheme reimburses SC/ST micro and small enterprises 80% of their annual membership fee, up to ₹25,000, on government-backed e-commerce platforms like GeM and TRIFED. Applications and registration are completed online through the National SC-ST Hub portal.

About Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

A sub-scheme under the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme, the “Reimbursement of Membership Fee of Government-Promoted E-Commerce Portals” component reimburses the annual membership/subscription fee that SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) pay to government-promoted e-commerce platforms such as GeM, e-Khadi, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), Tribes India, and MSME Mart, among others.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste…

The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

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The applicant must represent a Micro or Small…

The applicant must represent a Micro or Small Enterprise (MSE).

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: 80% of the membership/subscription fee is reimbursed, capped at ₹25,000/- per financial year (excluding applicable taxes) — whichever amount is lower applies.- Coverage: This reimbursement covers both new memberships and renewals on qualifying e-commerce portals.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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A self-certified copy of the Udyam Registration (UR)

A self-certified copy of the Udyam Registration (UR).

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A self-certified copy of the PAN card —…

A self-certified copy of the PAN card — for a proprietorship, the SC/ST proprietor's own PAN card must be submitted.

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Copies of the Caste Certificate for every promoter

Copies of the Caste Certificate for every promoter.

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A cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account,…

A cancelled cheque of the enterprise's current account, from which the membership fee was debited.

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Proof of any earlier reimbursement received via PFMS…

Proof of any earlier reimbursement received via PFMS from NSSHO/NSIC under the scheme in the same financial year, if applicable.

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Shareholding details, for a partnership/Pvt

Shareholding details, for a partnership/Pvt. Ltd./LLP firm — needed to confirm SC/ST MSE status, which requires the SC/ST entrepreneur's shareholding to exceed 51%; an attested Partnership Deed (for partnership firms) or Memorandum and Articles of Association (for LLP/Private Limited companies) must also be provided.

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An attested copy of the valid membership/registration certificate…

An attested copy of the valid membership/registration certificate from the e-commerce portal, together with the receipt for the membership fee paid.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Reimbursement of membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals through the online application process outlined below.

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The applicant visits the official portal of the…

The applicant visits the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.

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After clicking the "Scheme name," the applicant clicks…

After clicking the "Scheme name," the applicant clicks "Sign Up" and registers with basic details such as name, email ID and mobile number.

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A password is created to complete the registration

A password is created to complete the registration.

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The applicant logs in using the registered credentials

The applicant logs in using the registered credentials.

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The required details are filled in and the…

The required details are filled in and the application is submitted online.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References