Know Reimbursement of Membership Fee in Government Promoted E-Commerce Portals

Benefits

You receive 80% reimbursement on annual membership fees paid to government e-commerce portals.
The maximum reimbursement amount is ₹25,000 per financial year.
You can claim reimbursement for new memberships and renewals both.
The scheme covers memberships on GeM, e-Khadi, TRIFED, Tribes India, and MSME Mart.
Your reimbursement transfers directly to your bank account through PFMS.
You can apply for this benefit every financial year.
No collateral or repayment is required for this grant-based scheme.
The application process works entirely online through the NSSH portal.
Only membership fees qualify for reimbursement, not GST or taxes.

Eligibility Criteria for Reimbursement

You must belong to the SC or ST category.
Your enterprise must be classified as a Micro or Small Enterprise.
You need valid Udyam Registration or recognised MSME registration.
Your business must have membership on government-promoted e-commerce portals.
For sole proprietorship, you must be an SC/ST individual.
Partnership firms need minimum 51% SC/ST partner ownership.
Private limited companies require at least 51% SC/ST promoter ownership.
Your business must operate in manufacturing, trading, or services.
You cannot receive other government subsidies for the same membership fee.
You must provide a valid membership certificate and payment proof.
A competent authority must issue your caste certificate.

Document Name	Description
Udyam Registration Certificate	Valid certificate showing your unique UAM number or recent acknowledgment receipt
PAN Card	Copy of PAN card of SC/ST proprietor or company
Caste Certificate	Attested copy issued by competent government authority for all promoters
GST Registration Certificate	Valid GST registration copy of your enterprise
E-Commerce Portal Membership Certificate	Valid membership certificate showing issue date and validity period
Receipt of Fee Payment	Proof of membership fee payment like receipt or transaction screenshot
Bank Account Details	Cancelled cheque or statement showing account number and IFSC code
Shareholding Details	Partnership deed or Memorandum of Association (MoA) showing SC/ST ownership above 51%
Audited Turnover Statement	Chartered Accountant certified turnover statements for last three years
Declaration Letter	Self-attested declaration confirming enterprise details and non-utilization of duplicate benefits

Document Name

Description

Udyam Registration Certificate

Valid certificate showing your unique UAM number or recent acknowledgment receipt

PAN Card

Copy of PAN card of SC/ST proprietor or company

Caste Certificate

Attested copy issued by competent government authority for all promoters

GST Registration Certificate

Valid GST registration copy of your enterprise

E-Commerce Portal Membership Certificate

Valid membership certificate showing issue date and validity period

Receipt of Fee Payment

Proof of membership fee payment like receipt or transaction screenshot

Bank Account Details

Cancelled cheque or statement showing account number and IFSC code

Shareholding Details

Partnership deed or Memorandum of Association (MoA) showing SC/ST ownership above 51%

Audited Turnover Statement

Chartered Accountant certified turnover statements for last three years

Declaration Letter

Self-attested declaration confirming enterprise details and non-utilization of duplicate benefits

How to Apply for the Reimbursement Scheme

Visit the National SC-ST Hub website at https://www.scsthub.in.
Click 'Sign-Up' and register with your full name and contact details. Complete email and mobile verification through OTP (One-Time Password).
Log in using your credentials and update password if required.
Navigate to the reimbursement of membership fee in the government promoted e-commerce portals scheme application section. Fill enterprise details, business type, and promoter information accurately.
Upload all required documents in PDF or image format. Keep file size below 1MB per document. Ensure documents are clear and properly attested.
Review all filled information and uploaded documents for accuracy.
Submit your application and save the Application Reference Number.
Track your application status through the portal regularly. The NSSHO (National SC-ST Hub Office) verifies and approves applications.
Receive reimbursement directly in your bank account via PFMS. You get email and mobile notifications upon approval.

You can contact nearest NSSHO offices in cities like Ludhiana, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, Ranchi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Bhubaneswar for assistance.

Scheme Name	Ministry/Department	Key Benefits	Target Beneficiaries
Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme	Ministry of MSME	80% reimbursement up to ₹1 Lakh on bank guarantee charges	SC/ST MSEs
Testing Fees Reimbursement Scheme	Ministry of MSME	80% reimbursement up to ₹1 Lakh for testing and certification	SC/ST MSEs
Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement	Ministry of MSME	80% refund with maximum ₹20,000 on membership fees	SC/ST MSEs
Bank Loan Processing Charges Reimbursement	Ministry of MSME	80% reimbursement up to ₹1 Lakh on loan processing	SC/ST MSEs
Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme	Ministry of MSME	75% subsidy on e-commerce fees up to ₹25,000	All Micro Enterprises
Stand-Up India Scheme	Ministry of MSME	Collateral-free loans up to ₹1 Crore	SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSMEs	Ministry of MSME & SIDBI	75-90% guarantee for collateral-free loans	Micro and Small Enterprises

Scheme Name

Ministry/Department

Key Benefits

Target Beneficiaries

Bank Guarantee Charges Reimbursement Scheme

Ministry of MSME

80% reimbursement up to ₹1 Lakh on bank guarantee charges

SC/ST MSEs

Testing Fees Reimbursement Scheme

Ministry of MSME

80% reimbursement up to ₹1 Lakh for testing and certification

SC/ST MSEs

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement

Ministry of MSME

80% refund with maximum ₹20,000 on membership fees

SC/ST MSEs

Bank Loan Processing Charges Reimbursement

Ministry of MSME

80% reimbursement up to ₹1 Lakh on loan processing

SC/ST MSEs

Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme

Ministry of MSME

75% subsidy on e-commerce fees up to ₹25,000

All Micro Enterprises

Stand-Up India Scheme

Ministry of MSME

Collateral-free loans up to ₹1 Crore

SC/ST and Women Entrepreneurs

Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for MSMEs

Ministry of MSME & SIDBI

75-90% guarantee for collateral-free loans

Micro and Small Enterprises

Conclusion

The reimbursement of membership fee in government promoted e-commerce portals scheme reduces your financial burden. You access government procurement opportunities through digital platforms easily. The scheme provides substantial financial relief on membership costs. The application process remains straightforward and fully online. This initiative empowers SC/ST entrepreneurs to expand their market reach. You gain better visibility in the growing digital economy through this support.