Proposals to encourage SC/ST Units
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding promotion of National SC/ST Hub?
1) The transport cost for participation in vendor development programmes will be reimbursed to SC/ST units.
2) Additional subsidy for SC/ST units to be 10% for 5 rated SC/ST units.- Published on 26 Sep 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Only 1
Following proposals were approved for encouraging SC/ST units to participate in Government of India procurement:
- Subsidy of Single Point Registration Scheme (SSPRS) for SC/ST enterprises for participation in Government purchases - A nominal fee of Rs. 100 per unit of SC/ST enterprises will be charged under the scheme.
- Special Marketing Scheme (SMAS) to provide marketing support to SC/ST owned MSMEs - Under the scheme SC/ST units will get double the rate f country specified daily allowance as per MEA guidelines including expenses for accommodation, transport etc. The transport cost for participation in vendor development programmes will be reimbursed to SC/ST units.
- Subsidy for performance and credit rating scheme for SC/ST enterprises - Renewal subsidy to be given only to the SC/ST units having the rating up to 5 and additional subsidy for SC/ST units to be 15%.
