Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals

The National SC-ST Hub, an initiative under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, runs this reimbursement scheme to help SC/ST entrepreneurs access digital marketplaces. It covers 80% of the annual membership fee paid to government-promoted e-commerce portals such as GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, and MSME Mart. The maximum reimbursement is ₹25,000 per financial year. Both new memberships and renewals qualify, making it a sustainable support for ongoing digital presence. The scheme has a rolling application process, so eligible businesses can apply at any time throughout the year, subject to fund availability. This reduces the financial burden on SC/ST-owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), enabling them to list products on trusted platforms and expand their customer base without bearing the full cost.

• 80% reimbursement of membership fee, capped at ₹25,000 per year.
• Open to SC/ST-owned MSEs with a minimum 51% ownership.
• Covers multiple government e-commerce portals: GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, MSME Mart.
• Rolling application process – apply any time during the financial year.
• Both new memberships and renewals are eligible for reimbursement.
• Requires Udyam Registration, PAN, caste certificate, and fee payment proof.

The scheme is open exclusively to Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) that are at least 51% owned by Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs. Applicants must have a valid Udyam Registration (MSME certificate), a PAN card, the entrepreneur's caste certificate, and proof of payment of the membership fee to an eligible government-promoted e-commerce portal. The enterprise must be a going concern. Both first-time memberships and renewal payments are eligible. There is no restriction on industry or state, but the business must be an MSE as defined by the MSME Act.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

• Reimbursement amount: Up to ₹25,000 per financial year.
• Reimbursement rate: 80% of the annual membership fee (whichever is lower).
• Covered portals: Membership fees paid to GeM, e-khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, MSME Mart, or other government-promoted e-commerce portals.
• Eligible payments: Both new memberships and renewal fees.
• Nature: Cash reimbursement after submission of proof of payment and required documents.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals is offered by National SC-ST Hub, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Reimbursement of membership in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹25,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.