New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen export facilitation, the Government has approved the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme under the Export Promotion Mission, with a financial outlay of ₹497 crore.
The initiative is aimed at supporting exporters impacted by logistics disruptions in West Asia and ensuring continuity in trade flows.
The export facilitation measure introduces a multi-pronged approach to mitigate risks, reduce financial burden, and sustain exporter confidence during the ongoing geopolitical challenges affecting global logistics.
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Key Components of RELIEF Under Export Facilitation
Under the export facilitation framework, the RELIEF intervention comprises three major components designed to address different exporter needs:
- Enhanced Risk Coverage for Existing ECGC-Insured Exporters
Exporters who have already obtained credit insurance from the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) for eligible consignments will benefit from up to 100% risk coverage. This coverage is over and above the existing ECGC cover and will be applicable for shipments made during the eligible period from February 14, 2026, to March 15, 2026. The move ensures enhanced protection without any additional financial burden.
- Support for Upcoming Shipments with Government-Backed Coverage
For exporters planning consignments between March 16, 2026, and June 15, 2026, the Export Facilitation initiative encourages obtaining ECGC cover with government support. Eligible exporters can avail up to 95% risk coverage beyond existing ECGC insurance, helping maintain shipment momentum despite ongoing logistics disruptions.
- Relief for Non-ECGC-Insured MSME Exporters
Recognising the challenges faced by MSMEs, the Export Facilitation scheme includes a provision for those who have not availed ECGC insurance during the period February 14, 2026, to March 15, 2026. These exporters, affected by extraordinary freight and insurance surcharge increases, will receive partial reimbursement of up to 50% of such costs.
This support is subject to prescribed conditions, documentary verification, and notified ceilings, with a maximum limit of ₹50 lakh per exporter. The provision aims to provide timely financial relief and address cost escalations triggered by conflict-related logistics disruptions.
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Export Promotion Mission to Drive Long-Term Export Facilitation
In addition to RELIEF, the Government has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) for the period FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. The mission is designed to strengthen India’s export competitiveness, with a special focus on MSMEs.
The Export Promotion Mission will operate through two integrated sub-schemes:
- NIRYAT PROTSAHAN
Focused on improving access to trade finance, this component under Export Facilitation includes:
- Interest subvention
- Export factoring
- Collateral guarantees for export credit
- Credit support for e-commerce exporters
- Credit enhancement mechanisms
- NIRYAT DISHA
This component addresses broader trade enablers within the export facilitation ecosystem, including:
- Export quality and compliance support
- International branding and packaging
- Market access initiatives
- Export logistics and warehousing
- Trade intelligence systems
- Government Statement
This information was provided by Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
