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

Description
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 .

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Benefits
• Reimbursement of 80% or ₹ 20,000/- (excluding GST and other applicable taxes), whichever is less, in a financial year to SC/ST MSEs on annual membership subscription fee / one time subscription charges / entry fee charged by various Export Promotion Councils (EPC).

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste(SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
2. He/She should represent any Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 01: Visit https://www.scsthub.in/nssh-schemes/.
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Step 01: Visit https://www.scsthub.in/nssh-schemes/.

Step 2: Step 02: From the scheme list select “Export Promotion Council Membership Fee Reimbursement Scheme” by clicking on it.
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Step 02: From the scheme list select “Export Promotion Council Membership Fee Reimbursement Scheme” by clicking on it.

Step 3: Step 03: On the pop up click on Apply Here button.
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Step 03: On the pop up click on Apply Here button.

Step 4: Step 04: On the next page enter your Full Name, Valid Email ID, Mobile Number, and Password.
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Step 04: On the next page enter your Full Name, Valid Email ID, Mobile Number, and Password.

Step 5: Step 05: Now verify the captcha and click on Submit button.
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Step 05: Now verify the captcha and click on Submit button.

Step 6: Step 06: Once the account is created Log in with the credentials and furnish all the details as required.
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Step 06: Once the account is created Log in with the credentials and furnish all the details as required.

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Export Promotion Council Membership Fee Reimbursement Scheme?
A: This 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).

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: This scheme has been launched by the Ministry Of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria?
A: SC/ST Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are eligible for this scheme.

Q: How should I apply to avail benefit under the scheme?
A: You may apply online on National SC-ST website www.scsthub.in

Q: Is there any age criteria to be eligible for this scheme?
A: No.