Subject Reference: GS Paper II (Social Justice) | GS Paper III (MSME & Economy)
- The News (Dec 2025): The Ministry of MSME has intensified the NSSH to achieve the mandated 4% procurement target. Currently, many Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) struggle to find enough SC/ST-owned vendors.
- Apt Topic: "Economic Inclusion through Affirmative Procurement"
- The Hub Model: Implemented by the NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation), it provides a professional support ecosystem (mentoring, bid support, and financial linkages).
- Bridging the "Silo" Gap: Use this in your Mains answer on "Inclusive Growth." The scheme moves beyond "welfare" to "entrepreneurship," helping marginalized communities transition from job-seekers to job-creators.
- Support Framework: It includes a 100% subsidy for registration on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) and 25% subsidy on plant/machinery for SC/ST units.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
