National SC-ST Hub Statistics 2026: Procurement, MSEs and Training
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Central ministries and public sector units bought Rs 3,986 crore of goods and services from SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises in 2025-26, benefiting 12,479 units, according to the MSME Ministry dashboard for the National SC-ST Hub. Year-wise procurement, funds released to NSIC and state-wise registrations are below.
National SC-ST Hub Scheme: key numbers
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Government procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs by year
Value of goods and services bought by central ministries, departments and CPSEs from SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises, and the number of such enterprises that benefited, as shown on the MSME Ministry dashboard.
| Year | SC/ST procurement (Rs crore) | SC/ST MSEs benefited |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 544 | 2,210 |
| 2018-19 | 824 | 4,569 |
| 2019-20 | 692 | 6,341 |
| 2020-21 | 777 | 6,869 |
| 2021-22 | 1,302 | 10,437 |
| 2022-23 | 1,546 | 10,354 |
| 2023-24 | 1,761 | 11,573 |
| 2024-25 | 3,731 | 21,967 |
| 2025-26 | 3,986 | 12,479 |
Source: dashboard.msme.gov.in, as on 24 September 2026
Funds allocated and released to NSIC (2019-20 to 2022-23)
Money allocated at revised estimates and released to the National Small Industries Corporation, which implements the scheme. Funds are not divided state-wise because it is a central sector scheme.
| Year | Allocated, RE (Rs crore) | Released (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 80.00 | 79.64 |
| 2020-21 | 120.00 | 120.00 |
| 2021-22 | 120.00 | 101.87 |
| 2022-23 | 135.00 | 135.00 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 8 February 2024
Top 12 states by SC/ST units registered (April 2019 to November 2023)
SC and ST-owned units registered on the MSME Databank to avail scheme benefits between 1 April 2019 and 30 November 2023. The all-India total was 31,774.
| State | Total units | SC units | ST units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 5,290 | 4,224 | 1,066 |
| West Bengal | 2,852 | 2,604 | 248 |
| Punjab | 2,187 | 2,177 | 10 |
| Karnataka | 2,116 | 1,689 | 427 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2,114 | 2,057 | 57 |
| Assam | 1,911 | 672 | 1,239 |
| Gujarat | 1,614 | 1,197 | 417 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,518 | 1,489 | 29 |
| Delhi | 1,349 | 1,306 | 43 |
| Rajasthan | 1,270 | 1,119 | 151 |
| Bihar | 1,214 | 1,072 | 142 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1,146 | 959 | 187 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 30 November 2023
Training and vendor development under the hub
SC/ST candidates trained in skill and entrepreneurship programmes, and MSEs taking part in special vendor development programmes (VDPs), in the last three years.
| Year | Candidates trained | Training events | MSEs in special VDPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 5,389 | 165 | 3,879 |
| 2024-25 | 1,256 | 41 | 4,537 |
| 2025-26 | 10,717 | 358 | 9,656 |
Source: dashboard.msme.gov.in, as on 14 August 2026
How an SC/ST enterprise uses the hub
What the numbers show
The National SC-ST Hub exists to help SC and ST entrepreneurs win a share of government buying. The MSME Ministry dashboard shows central ministries, departments and public sector units bought Rs 3,986 crore from SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises in 2025-26, and 12,479 enterprises benefited. That is the highest procurement value on record for the scheme.
The trend over the years
Procurement from SC/ST enterprises stayed below Rs 1,000 crore a year until 2020-21. It crossed Rs 1,300 crore in 2021-22, reached Rs 1,761 crore in 2023-24 and then jumped to Rs 3,731 crore in 2024-25. The number of enterprises that benefited rose from 2,210 in 2017-18 to 21,967 in 2024-25, before falling to 12,479 in 2025-26 even as the rupee value rose. The dashboard does not explain the drop in the number of enterprises.
Funding for the scheme is released to NSIC, the implementing agency. It grew from Rs 79.64 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 135 crore in 2022-23.
State differences
Maharashtra has by far the most SC/ST units registered to use the scheme, with 5,290 between April 2019 and November 2023. West Bengal, Punjab, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh follow with over 2,000 each. In Assam, ST-owned units outnumber SC-owned ones, which reflects the state's tribal population. Northeastern states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Nagaland also have mostly ST units.
Actual subsidy reach can be thin in some states. A July 2026 Lok Sabha reply said only 2 SC/ST units in West Bengal received capital subsidy under the scheme in the five years to 2025-26.
What the figures do not tell you
Procurement figures cover all purchases from SC/ST-owned MSEs, not only those helped by the hub, so they measure the policy outcome rather than the scheme alone. The dashboard also shows a different 2019-20 procurement figure in its older table, so treat single-year comparisons with care. Training counts are events and participants, not jobs or businesses started.
Where to check the live numbers
The MSME Ministry performance dashboard has a National SC-ST Hub page with year-wise procurement and training numbers. Parliament replies from the MSME Ministry, published on PIB and sansad.in, give fund releases and state-wise details.
Frequently asked questions
How much did the government buy from SC/ST enterprises in 2025-26?
Central ministries, departments and CPSEs procured Rs 3,986 crore from SC/ST-owned micro and small enterprises in 2025-26, benefiting 12,479 enterprises, according to the MSME Ministry dashboard updated on 24 September 2026.
How has SC/ST procurement grown over the years?
The dashboard shows Rs 544 crore in 2017-18, Rs 1,302 crore in 2021-22, Rs 3,731 crore in 2024-25 and Rs 3,986 crore in 2025-26. The number of enterprises benefiting peaked at 21,967 in 2024-25.
How much money does the Centre release for the National SC-ST Hub?
Funds go to NSIC, the implementing agency. A February 2024 Lok Sabha reply listed Rs 79.64 crore released in 2019-20, Rs 120 crore in 2020-21, Rs 101.87 crore in 2021-22 and Rs 135 crore in 2022-23.
Which state has the most SC/ST units registered for the hub?
Maharashtra had 5,290 SC/ST units registered on the MSME Databank between April 2019 and November 2023, followed by West Bengal with 2,852 and Punjab with 2,187. The all-India total was 31,774.
How many SC/ST candidates did the hub train in 2025-26?
10,717 SC/ST candidates were trained through 358 skill and entrepreneurship programmes in 2025-26, up from 1,256 in 2024-25, as per the dashboard dated 14 August 2026.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: National SC-ST Hub Scheme full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- dashboard.msme.gov.in (dashboard.msme.gov.in/scsthub.aspx)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2003867)
- sansad.in (sansad.in/getFile/lsapps/loksabhaquestions/annex/188/AU725_tWW6w1.pdf)