SCLCSS Capital Subsidy for SC/ST MSEs
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Quick Answer
25% subsidy on institutional finance up to Rs.1 crore for plant, machinery or technology upgradation by SC/ST MSEs, capped at Rs.25 lakh.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹25L
- 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
The Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) sits inside the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme and helps SC/ST-owned micro, small and medium enterprises buy better machinery without carrying the full cost of it.
If you take institutional finance to procure plant and machinery/equipment, or to upgrade your technology, the scheme pays back 25% of that finance. The subsidy is calculated on institutional finance of up to Rs.1 crore, which puts the maximum subsidy at Rs.25 lakh.
It applies to both manufacturing and service enterprises. Priority is given to SC/ST women entrepreneurs and to entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region, hill states, island territories and identified Aspirational and SC/ST dominant districts.
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 ₹25L
What You Get
A 25% subsidy on institutional finance of up to Rs.1 crore taken for procuring plant and machinery/equipment or for technology upgradation — a maximum subsidy of Rs.25 lakh. The support is credit-linked, so it rides on a loan you have already sanctioned rather than being a standalone grant, and it lowers the effective cost of modernising your production line.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Avail institutional finance
Take a loan for plant & machinery/equipment or technology upgradation from an institutional lender.
You - 2
- 3
- 4
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much subsidy do I actually get?
25% of the institutional finance you availed, calculated on finance of up to Rs.1 crore, so the maximum subsidy is Rs.25 lakh.
What can the money be used for?
Procurement of plant and machinery/equipment, or technology upgradation.
Do service enterprises qualify?
Yes. SC/ST MSEs from both the manufacturing and service sectors are covered.
Is a bank loan required?
Yes — the subsidy is credit-linked, so it is calculated on institutional finance you have availed.
Who gets priority?
SC/ST women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from the NER, hill states, island territories and identified Aspirational and SC/ST dominant districts.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
News
- National SC-ST Hub: Powering Inclusive Entrepreneurshippib.gov.in · 2 weeks ago
Source: Google News aggregated
