New Delhi, April 6 -- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has reinforced its focus on the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, positioning it as a key driver of decentralised export growth and MSME integration into global markets, according to updates released in March 2026. Institutional Framework Strengthened Nationwide The government has operationalised institutional mechanisms across the country. State Export Promotion Committees (SEPCs) and District Export Promotion Committees (DEPCs) are now functional in all 36 States and Union Territories.

As per an official statement, Draft District Export Action Plans (DEAPs) have been prepared for 590 districts, with 249 formally notified and DEPC meetings have been conducted in 70...