SC/ST Freight Refund: Domestic Fairs
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Quick Answer
100% of to-and-fro transport charges for exhibits, up to Rs. 15,000 per domestic exhibition.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹15,000
- 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
Machinery, samples and finished goods have to reach the exhibition hall and come back — a cost that can rival the stall itself for a manufacturer shipping bulky products.
Under the Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS) of the National SC-ST Hub, a participating SC/ST enterprise is reimbursed 100% of the to-and-fro transport charges for carrying exhibits and products from the location of the manufacturing unit up to the place of exhibition, subject to a maximum of Rs. 15,000 per exhibition.
It is claimed per exhibition, alongside the stall charge subsidy and travel fare support for the same event.
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 ₹15,000
What You Get
100% of the to-and-fro transport charges for carrying your exhibits and products from your manufacturing unit to the place of exhibition and back, subject to a maximum of Rs. 15,000 per exhibition. It removes the logistics penalty that otherwise falls hardest on enterprises with heavy or bulky products, and is claimed per event.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Register to exhibit
Enrol your SC/ST enterprise as an exhibitor at the domestic fair organised under SMAS.
You - 2
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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
How much freight is covered?
100% of the to-and-fro transport charges, subject to a maximum of Rs. 15,000 per exhibition.
From where is the movement counted?
From the location of the manufacturing unit up to the place of exhibition.
Is the return journey included?
Yes — the reimbursement is for to-and-fro transport.
Is the ceiling annual?
No, it applies per exhibition.
Who can claim?
Participating SC/ST enterprises at domestic exhibitions and trade fairs.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
