The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India designed to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities by enabling their effective participation in public procurement and by strengthening their capabilities as micro, small and medium enterprises. The scheme operates under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and is implemented through the National Small Industries Corporation. It was conceptualized to address long-standing structural barriers faced by SC/ST entrepreneurs, such as lack of access to markets, finance, technology, information, and institutional networks, and to create an enabling ecosystem for their sustainable growth. One of the most significant components under the NSSH is the facilitation of market access through public procurement. In line with the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, the Hub supports the implementation of the mandatory target of procuring at least 25 percent of annual purchases by central ministries, departments, and public sector undertakings from MSEs, with sub-targets of 4 percent from SC-owned enterprises and 3 percent from ST-owned enterprises. The Hub works as an intermediary to identify eligible SC/ST enterprises, onboard them on the Government e-Marketplace and other procurement portals, and sensitize procuring entities about their obligations. By organizing vendor development programmes and buyer-seller meets, the NSSH creates direct linkages between SC/ST entrepreneurs and government buyers, thereby reducing information asymmetry and procedural hurdles. Capacity building and skill development form another core pillar of the NSSH. Many SC/ST enterprises suffer from gaps in managerial, financial, and technical competencies that limit their competitiveness. To address this, the Hub organizes entrepreneurship awareness programmes, skill development trainings, and capacity-building workshops tailored to different stages of enterprise development. These programmes cover areas such as business planning, cost management, quality standards, digital marketing, tendering processes, and statutory compliance. Special emphasis is placed on educating entrepreneurs about government schemes, procurement norms, and certification requirements, enabling them to participate more confidently in formal markets. Financial facilitation is a critical area of support under the NSSH, as access to credit