Reimbursement of Membership Fee in Government promoted E-Commerce Portals
The scheme “Reimbursement of Membership Fee in Government Promoted E-Commerce Portals” is operated by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), Government of India, as part of its National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) initiative. It was launched to support SC/ST owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to participate in e-commerce platforms promoted by the Government. Under this scheme, eligible enterprises get their annual membership or subscription fee of such portals reimbursed. The scheme is ongoing (no fixed end-date communicated) and aims to improve market access and digital presence of SC/ST MSEs. Your business (if eligible) can benefit by getting financial relief on portal memberships which can encourage your e-commerce engagement.
Key Features
- Reimbursement of annual membership/subscription fees: The scheme covers the cost that the enterprise pays to subscribe or maintain membership of certain e-commerce portals promoted by the Government. This removes a barrier for digital market access.
- Eligible portals include Government-promoted e-commerce portals: Examples are portals such as GeM (Government e-Marketplace), e‑Khadi, Tribes India, MSME Mart etc.
- Reimbursement rate of 80% or up to ₹25,000: This means that eligible enterprises can claim up to 80% of their paid membership fee, subject to a maximum reimbursement of ₹25,000 in a year, whichever is less. For example, if an enterprise pays ₹30,000 as membership fee (excluding taxes), reimbursement will be capped at ₹25,000 because that is the lesser amount.
- Applicable for both new membership and renewal: Whether the enterprise is joining the portal for the first time, or renewing its membership/subscription, the scheme supports both.
- Excludes taxes in calculation: The reimbursement is calculated on the membership/subscription fee excluding GST or other taxes. This ensures the reimbursement is on the base fee.
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
- Micro or Small Enterprises (MSEs) registered under Udyam (or equivalent) whose majority promoter is from Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST).
- The applicant must have paid membership/subscription/registration/upgrade fee to a government-promoted e-commerce portal
- The portal must be among the approved government-promoted e-commerce portals under NSSH.
Who Cannot Apply
- Enterprises not registered as MSEs.
- Enterprises wherein SC/ST ownership share is less than 51% if applicable.
Documents Required
- Udyam Registration Certificate (or UAM)
- Membership/Subscription/Registration certificate of the e-commerce portal showing fee paid.
- Payment receipt/invoice of the membership fee/subscription.
- Caste certificate of promoter (SC/ST)
- PAN Card of proprietor or company
- Bank account details (with PFMS/mandate)
- Shareholding details for partnership/private firm (SC/ST promoter’s share >51%)
Application Process for the Scheme
Option 1: Apply with Bullit (Recommended)
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Option 2: Direct Application via NSSH Portal
- Visit the official NSSH portal.
- Register/login with your Udyam credentials.
- Fill the application form for reimbursement of membership fee (for required e-commerce portal).
- Upload necessary documents (membership certificate, payment receipt, Udyam Regn, caste certificate etc.).
- Submit the form; once approved, reimbursement amount is credited via PFMS.
Option 3: Through District/State MSME Cell
- Visit your nearest District Industries Centre (DIC) or MSME-DI for assistance.
- They help complete application, documentation and follow up.
- Submit to the nodal NSSH office for approval.
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Frequently asked questions
What is reimbursement of membership fee in government e-commerce portals?
It is a scheme that reimburses MSMEs for the membership fees paid to government-supported e-commerce platforms, helping businesses sell products online at lower costs.
Which e-commerce portals are covered under this reimbursement scheme?
Government-promoted platforms such as Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and other approved portals are typically covered under this scheme.
Who is eligible for membership fee reimbursement?
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with valid Udyam Registration that have paid membership fees on eligible government e-commerce portals can apply.
What expenses are reimbursed under this scheme?
The scheme covers membership or registration fees paid for onboarding and selling products or services on government-backed e-commerce platforms.
How does this scheme benefit MSMEs?
It reduces the cost of digital onboarding, encourages online selling, improves market access, and helps MSMEs reach government buyers and wider customer bases.