SC/ST Airfare Refund: Overseas Fair Visits
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Quick Answer
Full economy airfare for one SC/ST representative from each enterprise visiting an international exhibition, trade fair or seminar abroad.
- 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
Under the Special Marketing Assistance Scheme (SMAS) of the National SC-ST Hub, SC/ST enterprises are taken on organised visits to international exhibitions, trade fairs and seminars abroad — to scout buyers, technology and competitors before committing to exhibiting themselves.
This component covers the travel: 100% of the economy class airfare by the shortest route for one representative belonging to SC/ST from each participating SC/ST enterprise.
The representative must belong to SC/ST, and the entitlement is one representative per enterprise.
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
100% of the economy class airfare by the shortest route for one SC/ST representative from each participating enterprise, for organised visits to international exhibitions, trade fairs and seminars abroad. It is a travel reimbursement rather than a cash grant — no rupee ceiling is stated for this component, but it is bounded by the overall per-event budgetary support for the visit.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Application Process
- 1
Register for the visit
Enrol your enterprise and nominate an SC/ST representative for the organised international visit.
You - 2
- 3
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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 airfare is covered?
100% of the economy class airfare by the shortest route.
How many people per enterprise?
One representative, who must belong to SC/ST.
Is business class covered?
No. The entitlement is economy class by the shortest route.
Is this for visiting or for exhibiting?
This component is for organised visits to international exhibitions, trade fairs and seminars abroad.
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.
