Lok Sabha Question No. 3755 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-12
Subject: Export Promotion Schemes
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Sanatan Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3755 ANSWERED ON 12/08/2025

## EXPORT PROMOTION SCHEMES

## 3755.   SHRI SANATAN PANDEY:

Will  the  Minister  of COMMERCE  AND  INDUSTRY  ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  acknowledges  that  in  spite  of  various  export  promotion schemes like IC Scheme, RODTEP, ROSCTL, MAI, TIES, etc., most of the MSME exporters in  the  country  still  face  basic  problems  like  financial  support,  quality  certification,  logistic support and access to overseas markets, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has assessed the number of MSME exporters that actually utilise the 65 announced Export Facilitation Centres, 10,642 tariff line coverage and various digital platforms and the number of MSME exporters that received lasting benefits, if so, the details thereof, and

(c) whether the Government proposes to set up any independent evaluation mechanism to ensure ground level monitoring of the schemes and transparency in their execution, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्यमंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to  enhance  export  competitiveness  by  facilitating  improved  access  to  export  credit  and assisting MSMEs in addressing non-tariff barriers in the global market. EPM is currently at the proposal stage. EPM aims to strengthen inclusive access to trade finance, improve quality and compliance capabilities, build market linkages, and support export logistics through its sub-schemes.  The  proposed  Mission  incorporates  learnings  from  earlier  schemes  such  as Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and Market Access Initiative (MAI) and proposes a more integrated and adaptive framework aligned with evolving trade dynamics.

(b) The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  has  established  65  Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs) across the country with the aim of providing requisite mentoring and  handholding  support  to  MSMEs  in  exporting  their  products  and  services.  A  total  of 11,222 MSMEs have been supported by Export Facilitation Centres in the country from 202223 to 2024-25.

The  Directorate  General  of  Foreign  Trade  (DGFT)  has  developed  the  Trade  Connect  ePlatform  (https://trade.gov.in)  as  a  comprehensive  digital  interface  to  provide  trade-related information and guidance to Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs. The platform functions as an  online  support  hub,  integrating  the  Department  of  Commerce,  Indian  Missions  abroad, Export  Promotion  Councils,  Commodity  Boards,  and  other  relevant  institutions.  It  offers exporters streamlined access to tools and resources including insights on trade agreements, country-specific  market  requirements,  certification  and  compliance  norms,  buyer-seller connect  services,  and  global  e-commerce  opportunities.  Additionally,  MSMEs  can  create discoverable  digital  profiles  to  connect  with  international  buyers  and  access  structured learning resources through the EXIM Paathshaala. The platform aims to digitally empower MSME exporters and strengthen their integration into global trade networks.

(c) The EPM proposal includes provisions for third-party evaluation to assess outcomes and  inform  further  improvements.  Monitoring  and  evaluation  mechanisms  have  been  built into the proposal to ensure effective execution, stakeholder responsiveness, and transparency.

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