Lok Sabha Question No. 5298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Support to MSMEs Exporters
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Dr. Nishikant Dubey, Shri P P Chaudhary, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5298 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.04.2025

## SUPPORT TO MSMEs EXPORTERS

5298.   DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI P P CHAUDHARY: SMT.  SHOBHANABEN  MAHENDRASINH  BARAIYA:

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

- (a) the specific measures introduced by the Government to support MSME exporters facing global trade challenges including any financial assistance, regulatory relief or trade facilitation provided to them;
- (b) the  steps  being  taken  to  help  MSMEs  expand  into  international  markets  and  improve competitiveness;
- (c) whether  any  dedicated  export  promotion  initiatives  have  been  implemented  for  MSMEs  in priority sectors and if so, the details thereof and outcomes achieved;
- (d) whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  to  simplify/ease  export  financing,  credit  guarantees  and documentation requirements for small businesses and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  any  digital  platforms  or  technical  assistance  programmes  have  been  established  to enhance MSME export capabilities and if so, the details thereof and number of enterprises benefited?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has developed a support system  towards  export  promotion  by  setting  up  65  Export  Facilitation  Centres  (EFCs)  in  its  field offices  namely,  MSME  Development  and  Facilitation  Offices,  MSME  Technology  Centres  and MSME Testing Centres.  These  EFCs  handhold  the  MSMEs  by  providing  MSMEs  with  support  in documentation, market access, financing, technology adoption and training. Ministry of MSME also implements  the  International  Cooperation  (IC)  Scheme  which  provides  assistance  for  Capacity Building  of  First  Time  Exporters  (CBFTE).  Under  the  CBFTE,  reimbursement  is  provided  to  new Micro  &Small  Enterprises  (MSE)  exporters  for  costs  incurred  on  Registration-cum-Membership Certification (RCMC) with EPCs, Export Insurance Premium and testing & quality certification for exports.  (ii)  The  Market  Development  Assistance  (MDA)  component  of  IC  Scheme  provides assistance  on  reimbursement  basis  to  the  eligible  Central  /  State  Government  organizations  and Industry Associations to facilitate participation of MSMEs in international exhibitions and fairs held abroad; and for organizing international conference in India with the aim of technology upgradation, modernization, joint venture etc.

MSME Champions Scheme with three sub schemes, MSME-Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme, MSME-Competitive (LEAN) Scheme and MSME-Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design& IPR) is a holistic approach to unify, synergize and converge with various Schemes and interventions to enable MSMEs to become globally competitive.

Other  initiatives  for  helping  MSMEs  to  grow  their  business  globally  include  Ministry  of Commerce  and  Industry's  Trade  Infrastructure  for  Export  Scheme  (TIES)  and  Market  Access Initiative (MAI) which facilitates participation of Indian Exporters in exhibitions, buyer seller meets, fairs  etc.  Initiatives  like  Districts  as  Export  hubs  identify  export  potential,  address  bottlenecks  and supports  local  exporters  /  manufacturers.  The  Trade  Connect  e  Platform  is  an  information  and intermediation platform on international trade, which provides comprehensive services for both new and existing exporters.

(d) & (e): To support MSMEs in accessing global market, the Government has taken following measures:

- (i) Ministry of MSME has set up a dedicated support system for export promotion by setting up 65 Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs). These EFCs support MSMEs by disseminating information on  various  Schemes  and  supports  available  for  the  MSMEs  for  enhancing  their    exports,    in linking them with financial institutions such as NBFCs, new fintech start-ups etc, to avail credit at competitive rates etc.
- (ii)  Raising  and  Accelerating  MSME  Performance  (RAMP)  Scheme  aims  to  provide  support  to Micro,  Small  and  Medium  enterprises  through  increased  access  to  technological  upgradation, market and credit by strengthening of Central and State agencies.
- (iii) The  Trade  Connect  e-Platform  is  an  information  and  intermediation  platform  on  international trade, which provides comprehensive services for both new and existing exporters.

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