Answer: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Notes: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is playing a significant role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 through the empowerment of marginalized entrepreneurial communities. The scheme was launched in October 2016 by the Ministry of MSME, aims to empower Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs. The scheme promotes entrepreneurship by providing support in areas such as capacity building, technology upgradation, market access, financial assistance, and participation in public procurement. It seeks to increase the participation of SC/ST-owned enterprises in government procurement and business opportunities.
