New Delhi, March 19 -- Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Indian government on Thursday launched a new scheme named Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) aimed at supporting Indian exporters facing disruptions due to the ongoing crisis.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the scheme forms part of the government's broader Export Promotion Mission and is designed to stabilise export flows during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
Describing RELIEF as a targeted support package, Agrawal said it will primarily assist exporters, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), grappling with operational challenges arising from shipping and logistics disruptions.
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