SC/ST Overseas Exhibiting Support
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Quick Answer
Up to Rs. 3.00 lakh for micro, Rs. 2.50 lakh for small and Rs. 1.50 lakh for medium SC/ST enterprises per overseas exhibition.
- Funding amount
- ₹1.5L – ₹3L
- 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 Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS) of the National SC-ST Hub takes SC/ST enterprises to international exhibitions and trade fairs as exhibitors, and meets most of the cost of being there.
This component sets the ceiling on that support, and it varies by enterprise size: Rs. 3.00 lakh for micro SC/ST enterprises, Rs. 2.50 lakh for small SC/ST enterprises and Rs. 1.50 lakh for medium SC/ST enterprises, per event.
The smallest enterprises get the largest ceiling — the support is deliberately weighted towards those least able to fund an overseas stand themselves. Airfare, stall charges and other admissible participation costs are settled within this ceiling.
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
- ₹1.5L – ₹3L
What You Get
Maximum budgetary support per event of Rs. 3.00 lakh for micro SC/ST enterprises, Rs. 2.50 lakh for small SC/ST enterprises and Rs. 1.50 lakh for medium SC/ST enterprises exhibiting at international exhibitions and trade fairs abroad. Your Udyam classification decides which ceiling applies, and admissible costs such as the economy airfare and built-up stall charges are met within it.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Register to exhibit
Enrol your SC/ST enterprise as an exhibitor for the overseas 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 can my enterprise get?
Rs. 3.00 lakh if you are a micro enterprise, Rs. 2.50 lakh if small and Rs. 1.50 lakh if medium — per event.
Why do micro enterprises get more?
The ceiling is graded by enterprise size, with the largest support going to the smallest enterprises.
Is the ceiling per year?
No, it is per event.
What costs sit inside the ceiling?
Admissible participation costs for the event, such as the economy airfare and built-up stall charges.
Who is eligible?
Micro, small and medium SC/ST enterprises participating in international exhibitions and trade fairs abroad.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
