Raw Material Assistance Scheme

• 27 Aug 2025
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The Raw Material Assistance Scheme is an initiative of the Government of India to empower MSMEs by providing them with raw materials at competitive prices with financial assistance. To apply for the scheme, the entrepreneur must file an application form with the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC). 

Benefits of Raw Material Assistance Scheme

The Raw Material Assistance Scheme’s benefits are as follows:

• The scheme facilitates procurement of raw material with credit support up to 180 days.

• It helps MSMEs to avail economic benefits of purchases like bulk purchase and cash discount. 

Eligibility for RMA Scheme

The eligibility for the RMA scheme is as follows:

• To apply for assistance under the RMA scheme, it is essential for the business to be a micro, small or medium enterprise. 

• It must possess an Udyam Registration Certificate.

How to Apply for RMA Scheme?

To apply for the RMA Scheme, the entrepreneur must use the prescribed application form. This form can be downloaded by scanning the QR code available at the bottom of the image below.

After downloading the form, all the details must be filled out carefully. Once all the details have been filled out, the form can be submitted to the nearest branch office of NSIC. If you do not want to download the form, you can ask the NSIC branch office for a blank form free of cost.

Source: @Minmsme (X Handle) and NSIC website.