ENA MSME 2025-08-22 16:34:35 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Aug 22 (KNN) </strong>The Government of India has rolled out several initiatives to digitally empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with special focus on Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH) Scheme, SC/ST-owned MSEs can receive reimbursement of up to 80 per cent of annual membership or subscription fees (up to Rs 25,000) on government-supported e-commerce portals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The impact of these initiatives is visible. As of 15 August 2025, 59,390 SC/ST MSMEs have been onboarded on GeM, 24,970 SC/ST MSMEs have registered on the MSME Global Mart, and 304 SC/ST MSMEs have joined the MSME TEAM platform.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These measures aim to boost their participation in online marketing and e-commerce, giving them wider access to markets and better business opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">One of the key platforms driving this effort is the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), which has made government procurement more transparent and fully digital.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Alongside this, the MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (MSME TEAM) initiative is helping enterprises get onboarded onto the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), guiding them through their e-commerce journey.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To provide direct support, the Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS) Scheme offers financial aid to MSMEs for online selling. Additionally, the MSME Global Mart, developed by the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), functions as a B2B platform, connecting businesses with global trade leads, tenders, and market insights.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">For B2C outreach, the ekhadiindia.com portal, managed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), promotes khadi and village industry products worldwide through interactive features.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Inclusion remains a priority.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These steps reflect the governments commitment to promoting digital adoption among MSMEs, empowering them to compete more effectively in both domestic and global markets.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43237 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/over-59000-entrepreneurs-onboarded-to-gem-portal-under-scst-hub-scheme 2025-08-22 16:34:35 knnindia.co.in