SC/ST Stall Subsidy: Domestic Fairs
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Quick Answer
100% subsidy on built-up stall charges for the minimum stall size at domestic exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- 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
Stall rent is the reason most small manufacturers never exhibit. Under the Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS) of the National SC-ST Hub, a participating SC/ST enterprise pays none of it at the base size.
The scheme gives a 100% subsidy on built-up stall charges for the minimum stall size of the event, at domestic exhibitions and trade fairs.
Because the subsidy is pegged to the minimum stall size of that event, an enterprise wanting a larger footprint pays the difference itself.
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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What You Get
A 100% subsidy on the built-up stall charges for the minimum stall size of the event, at domestic exhibitions and trade fairs. Your exhibition space is effectively free at the base size, leaving travel, freight and any larger stand to you — and the per-event budgetary ceiling for domestic participation still governs the total.
- 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.
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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 of the stall cost is covered?
100% of the built-up stall charges on the minimum stall size of the event.
Can I book a bigger stall?
Yes, but the subsidy is limited to the minimum stall size; extra space is at your own cost.
Does this apply to overseas fairs?
No. This component is for domestic exhibitions and trade fairs.
Who is eligible?
Participating SC/ST enterprises.
Who runs it?
The National SC-ST Hub, under its Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS).
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
