Archive · 21 Aug 2025
India Digitally Empowers MSMEs; Boosts E-commerce
The Indian government is helping small businesses owned by Scheduled Castes and Tribes go digital.
They are helping them sell on websites like GeM.
Nearly 60,000 of these businesses are using GeM.
The government also helps them pay for e-commerce fees and provides financial aid.
Businesses have seen their sales grow each year.
59,390 SC/ST MSMEs are onboarded on the GeM portal.
SC/ST MSMEs generated Rs 2,310.37 crore in order value this fiscal year.
SC/ST MSMEs revenue has risen each year since FY22-23.
Government reimburses 80% of annual membership fees for SC/ST MSEs on e-commerce portals.
Initiatives include GeM, MSME TEAM, and PMS Scheme.
- Who
- The Ministry of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
- What
- Government initiatives digitally empower SC/ST MSMEs through e-commerce.
- When
- Data is current as of August 15 of the current fiscal year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To integrate MSMEs with digital platforms and boost their market access.
- MSMEs Onboarded GeM
- 59,390 SC/ST
- SC/ST MSMEs Registered on MSME Global Mart
- 24,970
- SC/ST MSMEs Integrated through MSME TEAM
- 304
- Order Value This Fiscal Year
- Rs 2,310.37 crore
- Key Initiative
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
- Financial Aid Scheme
- Procurement and Marketing Support (PMS)
