New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The government is willing to bear the entire cost of export-related certifications for micro and small enterprises under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, urging existing and prospective exporters to approach the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to access the support.

Addressing a press conference in Berlin, Goyal said the initiative aims to help smaller businesses overcome high certification and compliance costs while entering international markets.

He noted that the government would also support exporters facing expensive certification requirements, with assistance for other businesses provided on a graded basis.

"Micro and small businesses...