Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Castes, VCF-SC

Purpose

Supports existing and aspiring SC/ST entrepreneurs through capacity building, technology upgradation, market access, tender participation, financial linkages and public-procurement facilitation.

Key documents

Udyam certificate, Aadhaar/PAN, SC/ST certificate, enterprise constitution documents, proof of SC/ST ownership, bank details, invoices, receipts and sub-scheme-specific documents.

Relevant Government Reference / Government Resolution / Orders / Circulars

National SC-ST Hub was launched in October 2016 under the Ministry of MSME. It supports implementation of the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order, 2012, including the procurement target for SC/ST-owned MSEs.

Online Facility Available

Available across India. As of 31 July 2026, the Hub reported assistance to more than 1.90 lakh SC/ST beneficiaries.

Online Application Link

NSSH online application portal
[scsthub.in]

Applicable Fee

Registration is generally free. The enterprise initially pays eligible expenses under reimbursement-based components; assistance is released after verification.

Mode of Fee Payment

ay banks, testing laboratories, councils or approved service providers through traceable banking channels and retain invoices and payment evidence.

Decision-Making Authority

National Small Industries Corporation Limited, NSIC.; Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India

Time Required for Decision

No common fixed timeline applies. Processing depends on the selected sub-scheme, document verification and approval by NSIC/NSSH.

Online Grievance Redressal Link

Use the NSSH Contact Us page or the MSME CHAMPIONS grievance portal for escalation.
[scsthub.in],
[champions.gov.in]

Office Address

National SC-ST Hub, NSIC Ltd., NSIC Bhawan, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110020. Regional National SC-ST Hub Offices are also available.
[nsic.co.in],
[scsthub.in]

Contact Telephone Number

Contact the nearest NSSH Office or NSIC branch through the official office directory.
[scsthub.in]

Official Contact Email ID

Use the official e-mail of the concerned NSSH Office shown in the NSSH contact directory or submit an enquiry through the portal.
[scsthub.in]

Beneficiary:

As mentioned above

Benefits:

Assistance from ₹20 lakh to ₹15 crore. Returns are generally 15% on equity and 8% on debt/convertible instruments, reduced to 7.75% for women or disabled SC entrepreneurs. Investment tenure can extend up to six years.