The National SC-ST Hub has been set up to provide professional support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs to fulfil the obligations under the Central Government Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises Order 2012, adopt applicable business practices and leverage the Stand Up India initiative.
The Hub supports existing SC/ST entrepreneurs and enterprises in technological upgradation and capacity building thereby enabling them to effectively participate in government. procurement process. This would involve active participation by CPSEs/Central Ministries, States, Industry Associations such as DICCI and others. Selected entrepreneurs would be provided with support and mentoring by industry experts, CPSEs, & incubators.