Lok Sabha Question No. 2816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Export Generation by MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2816 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024

## EXPORT GENERATION BY MSMEs

2816.           SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the total value of exports generated by MSMEs during the last three years;
- (b) the steps taken to enhance MSMEs' access to global markets through the Export Promotion Scheme;
- (c) the funds allocated and utilized for MSME export promotion during the last three years; and
- (d) the challenges being faced by MSMEs in scaling to global markets and the measures being taken to address these?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a):      The  total  value  of  exports  generated  by  Micro,  Small,  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs) during the last three years is as under:

(Million USD)

| Financial Year   |   Value of Exports byMSME (Million USD) |
|------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| 2021-22          |                                  190019 |
| 2022-23          |                                  196636 |
| 2023-24          |                                  199718 |

(b) to (d):   MSMEs face several challenges in the global market, including difficulties in meeting international  quality  standards,  certifications,  limited  financial  access,  high  shipping  costs,  and transportation delays.

The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  has  undertaken  the  following measures to enhance MSMEs' access to global markets:

- i. International Cooperation Scheme for enhancing the marketability of products and services in the MSME sector. The scheme has following components:
2.  Market  Development  Assistance: Under  this  component  financial  assistance  is provided for participation of MSMEs as exhibitors in delegations led by Industry/Government  Associations  in  international  exhibitions,  trade  fairs  and  buyerseller meets in foreign countries.

-  Capacity  Building  of  First  Time  Exporters  (CBFTE) :  It  offers  reimbursements  to micro and small exporters, with an IEC Code/Registration under 3 years, for expenses related  to  Registration-cum-Membership  Certification  (RCMC)  charges/fee  paid  to Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), export insurance premiums paid to Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd (ECGC), and testing & quality certification for exports.
- ii. 65 Export Facilitation Centers (EFCs) have been established across the country with an aim to  provide  requisite  mentoring  and  handholding  support  to  MSMEs  in  exporting  their products  and  services  to  the  foreign  market.  These  include  disseminating  information  on available schemes and benefits, providing guidance on export processes and documentation. Furthermore, assistance in identifying suitable markets, connecting with financial institutions for competitive credit, and guiding on technology adoption is also provided.

The Funds allocated and utilized for MSME export promotion by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises during the last three years are as under:-

| Financial Year   | Funds allocated   | Funds Utilized   |
|------------------|-------------------|------------------|
|                  |                   | (in Rs crore)    |
| 2021-22          | 3.6502            | 3.6302           |
| 2022-23          | 17.2054           | 17.1854          |
| 2023-24          | 26.3734           | 26.2834          |

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