16th July 2025, Koraput: A National SC-ST Hub and other MSME scheme awareness programme was inaugurated at the auditorium of Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, Koraput.
The event aimed to raise awareness about various government schemes designed to promote entrepreneurship, especially among marginalized communities. Officials, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and local stakeholders participated in the programme.
The National SC-ST Hub refers to a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. It is designed to empower and support entrepreneurs from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) by providing access to credit, market linkages, skill development, capacity building, and other business support services.
The initiative seeks to ensure greater participation of SC/ST-owned businesses in public procurement and overall MSME growth, thereby fostering inclusive economic development across the country.
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