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Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe

Ministry: Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme provides reimbursement to an SC/ST Micro & small enterprises(MSEs), on annual membership subscription fee / one-time subscription charges/entry fee charged by various Export Promotion Councils (EPC).

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About This Scheme

Launched by the Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Export Promotion Council Membership Reimbursement Scheme is a sub scheme under National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) scheme. Under this scheme, reimbursement will be provided to an Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) Micro & small enterprises(MSEs), on annual membership subscription fee/one-time subscription charges/entry fee charged by various Export Promotion Councils (EPC).

Benefits

₹20.0K · one-time

    Reimbursement of Membership Fee: Reimbursement of 80% or up to ₹20,000 (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, per financial year for SC/ST MSEs towards annual membership, one-time subscription, or entry fee charged by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs).

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Self-certified copy of Udyam Registration.
  • Self-certified copy GST Number (if applicable)
  • Self-certified copy PAN card case of proprietorship, PAN card of SC/ST proprietor ought to be submitted
  • Self-certified copy of Caste certificate of proprietor/ all partners/ directors
  • Details of shareholding in case of partnership / Pvt. Ltd / LLP firm. In case of partnership concerns, shareholding of the enterprise would be required to ascertain status of the MSE as SC/ST MSE (shareholding of SC/ST entrepreneur to be > 51%). Attested copy of Partnership Deed for Partnership Firm / Memorandum and Article of Association in case of LLP/Private Limited Company are required
  • Attested copy of Certificate of valid Import & Export Code (IEC) allotted by the concerned office of the Joint/ Dy. Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
  • Attested copy of valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued by the respective Export Promotion Council (EPC) post registration
  • Original/ Attested copy of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) issued earlier by the respective EPC, in case of existing members renewing their memberships
  • Proof of transferred amount as reimbursement by NSSHO/ NSIC through PFMS under the scheme, where any such assistance is availed earlier with in the same financial year
  • Attested (signature with stamp) or original copy of membership fee payment receipt and system generated GST invoice (with breakup of fees paid (entrance fee, annual membership/subscription fee)) for total amount paid to respective Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)
  • Cancelled Cheque of the current account of the enterprise from which the EPC membership fee has been debited

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: The applicant must visit the official portal of the National SC-ST Hub.

Step 2: The applicant must click on the "Scheme name" and then click on “Sign Up” and register using basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.

Step 3: The applicant must create a password and complete the registration process.

Step 4: The applicant must log in using the registered credentials.

Step 5: The applicant must fill in the required details and submit the application online.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹20.0K