Govt to cover certification costs for micro, small exporters
In short
The government will pay the full certification cost for micro and small exporters under the Export Promotion Mission. Piyush Goyal said exporters should approach the DGFT for support.
This could lower costs for small exporters and help them take part in trade. The reporting does not say which certifications are covered or how much money the scheme will spend.
What the reporting says
The government will cover the full certification cost for micro and small exporters under the Export Promotion Mission, according to the supplied summary. Piyush Goyal urged existing and new exporters across product categories and sectors to approach the Directorate General of Foreign Trade for certification support. The report does not specify the certification type, the budget cost or the rollout timeline.
Why it matters
The government will bear the full certification cost for micro and small exporters under the Export Promotion Mission, according to the supplied summary. Piyush Goyal said existing and new exporters across product categories and sectors should approach the DGFT for support. The announcement is meant to ease costs for exporters, but the reporting does not identify the certification category, funding amount or implementation details.