SC/ST Travel Refund: Domestic Fair Visits
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Quick Answer
Full to-and-fro travel fare up to Rs. 10,000 for one SC/ST person per enterprise visiting a domestic exhibition or trade fair.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10,000
- 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
Under the Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS) of the National SC-ST Hub, SC/ST enterprises are taken on organised visits to domestic exhibitions and trade fairs to meet buyers, see what competitors are showing and judge whether to exhibit next time.
This component pays for getting there: 100% of the actual to-and-fro fare for bus, train or air travel — limited to AC-III tier class — from the nearest railway station or airport to the place of exhibition, by the shortest route, for one SC/ST person per SC/ST enterprise, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000.
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 ₹10,000
What You Get
100% of the actual to-and-fro fare for bus, train or air travel — capped at the AC-III tier class rate — from your nearest railway station or airport to the exhibition venue by the shortest route, for one SC/ST person per SC/ST enterprise, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000. It applies to organised visits to domestic exhibitions and trade fairs.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Register for the visit
Enrol your SC/ST enterprise and nominate one SC/ST person for the domestic exhibition visit.
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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 can I claim?
100% of the actual to-and-fro fare, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000.
Which class of travel is allowed?
Bus, train or air travel limited to AC-III tier class, by the shortest route.
How many people per enterprise?
One SC/ST person per SC/ST enterprise.
Where does the journey start from?
The nearest railway station or airport to the place of exhibition.
Is this for visiting or exhibiting?
This component covers organised visits to domestic exhibitions and trade fairs.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
