The Center has expanded the geographic coverage of its Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (Relief) program to support exporters affected by the ongoing war in West Asia, the Commerce Department said on Friday.
Egypt and Jordan have now been added to the list of eligible destinations. Coverage includes both final deliveries and transhipment cargo, reflecting the spillover of logistical disruptions on the extended West Asia-North Africa trade route.
Launched on March 19, 2026 under the Export Promotion Mission, the time-bound program aims to cushion Indian exporters from sharp increases in shipping costs, higher insurance premiums and war-related trade risks arising from disruptions in the Persian Gulf and the wider West Asian Maritime Corridor.
Policy benefits and support
Implemented by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC), the program offers support throughout the export cycle, including shipments already made during the supply disruption period as well as future shipments. It includes insurance facilitation and reimbursement support for eligible SMEs facing increased transport and insurance charges.
In a circular dated April 15, the government clarified that exporters who adopt the new ECGC total turnover policy on or after March 16, 2026 will also be eligible for support under Component II. The move is aimed at expanding participation, especially among new policyholders.
“The expansion reflects the government’s ongoing assessment of evolving trade and logistics conditions and its determination to address the challenges faced by exporters,” the ministry said in a statement.
The objective of the scheme is to increase export resilience, sustain trade flows and support Indian exporters to overcome increased uncertainty on key global shipping routes.
Last month, the package was carried out with a financial outlay of ₹497 crore under the mission, the government said. ECGC will maintain a dashboard-based monitoring system that will enable real-time tracking of claims and fund utilization, the statement said.
“Through RELIEF, the government aims to mitigate the immediate impact of disruptions in logistics, protect exporters’ confidence, prevent order cancellations and protect employment in export-related sectors. The intervention also reinforces India’s commitment to maintaining resilience and competitiveness in global trade during times of uncertainty,” the government said last month.
