SC/ST Export Council Membership Refund
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Quick Answer
SC/ST MSEs get back 80% of Export Promotion Council membership or entry fees, up to Rs. 20,000 a year.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹20,000
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- National SC-ST Hub
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards, Export Development Authorities and similar federations open the door to buyer delegations, trade fairs and export documentation support — but each charges a membership or entry fee.
Under the National SC-ST Hub's competitiveness interventions, an SC/ST-owned micro or small enterprise can claim 80% of that fee or Rs. 20,000, whichever is less, excluding GST and other applicable taxes, per financial year.
It covers annual membership subscription fees, one-time subscription charges and entry fees charged by these bodies.
Eligibility
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Subsidy providers
The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) is a Government of India scheme under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, implemented through the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), a public-sector undertaking under that ministry. It was launched by the Prime Minister…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹20,000
What You Get
Reimbursement of the annual membership subscription, one-time subscription charge or entry fee charged by Export Promotion Councils and comparable export bodies — 80% of the fee or Rs. 20,000, whichever is less, excluding GST and other applicable taxes, per financial year. It lowers the entry cost of joining the network that fronts most Indian export opportunities.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Take the membership
Pay the membership, subscription or entry fee to the export promotion body.
You - 2
- 3
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bodies are covered?
Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards, Export Development Authorities, Export Promotion Organizations and Federations.
How much do I get back?
80% of the fee or Rs. 20,000, whichever is less, excluding GST and other applicable taxes.
Is a renewal covered?
The assistance is on annual membership subscription fee, one-time subscription charges or entry fee, subject to the per-financial-year limit.
Who can claim?
SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises.
Are taxes included?
No. GST and all other applicable taxes are excluded.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
