The Indian Chambers of Commerce for SC, ST and Women Entrepreneurs (ICCSWE) is a national, non-profit chamber established to promote entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, business development, and inclusive growth among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Women entrepreneurs across India. The organization works as a bridge between entrepreneurs, government departments, financial institutions, industries, educational institutions, and markets to create sustainable business opportunities. The chamber is listed as a national-level industry association under the Ministry of MSME’s Lean Scheme association database.
Vision
To create an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where SC, ST, and Women entrepreneurs become significant contributors to India’s economic growth, employment generation, innovation, and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
Mission
Promote entrepreneurship among SC, ST, and Women.
Facilitate access to finance, technology, and markets.
Support MSMEs, Startups, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and producer organizations.
Strengthen industry-government collaboration.
Enhance skill development and capacity building.
Encourage innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices.
Objectives
Develop entrepreneurship through awareness, training, and mentoring.
Assist entrepreneurs in establishing and expanding MSMEs and startups.
Facilitate participation in Government of India schemes.
Promote vendor development with Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), government departments, and private industries.
Organize trade fairs, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and business networking events.
Provide policy advocacy for SC, ST, and Women entrepreneurs.
Encourage exports and international business collaborations.
Support social entrepreneurship and rural enterprise development.
Key Areas of Work
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs)
Startup Promotion
Skill Development & Capacity Building
MSME Promotion
Women Entrepreneurship Development
SC/ST Hub Awareness Programmes
Vendor Development Programmes
Financial Literacy and Credit Linkage
Export Promotion
Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Training
Business Incubation & Innovation Support
Leadership Development
Research and Policy Advocacy
Major Activities
National and State-level Conferences
Entrepreneurship Motivation Programmes
Workshops and Seminars
Industrial Visits
Startup Boot Camps
Investor Connect Programmes
Buyer-Seller Meets
Trade Exhibitions
Business Networking Events
University and College Entrepreneurship Programmes
Recognition and Awards for Entrepreneurs
Support Services
ICCSWE assists entrepreneurs in:
Business registration
MSME/Udyam Registration
Startup India Recognition
PMEGP Guidance
Mudra Loan Assistance
Stand-Up India Scheme
CGTMSE Credit Support
GeM Registration
Trademark and Intellectual Property guidance
GST Registration
ISO Certification
Digital Marketing
Export Documentation
Project Report Preparation
Target Beneficiaries
SC Entrepreneurs
ST Entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurs
Young Entrepreneurs
Startups
Existing MSMEs
Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Students aspiring to become entrepreneurs
Rural and Tribal Entrepreneurs
Collaborations
ICCSWE works in collaboration with:
Government Ministries and Departments
MSME Development Institutes
Educational Institutions and Universities
Banks and Financial Institutions
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)
Industry Associations
Corporate Organizations
Startup Incubators
Skill Development Institutions
National Impact
Through its activities, ICCSWE seeks to:
Generate employment.
Encourage inclusive industrial development.
Increase participation of SC, ST, and Women-owned enterprises in public procurement and private supply chains.
Promote innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Strengthen India’s MSME ecosystem.
Contribute to the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Motto
“Empowering Entrepreneurs • Building Businesses • Transforming India.”
This overview is based on the chamber’s stated objectives and its role as a national MSME industry association supporting SC, ST, and Women entrepreneurs.
