## Summary of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 853 Regarding the Export Promotion Mission
This document summarizes the response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 853, addressed to the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on July 24, 2025, concerning the Export Promotion Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.
The Export Promotion Mission is a collaborative effort driven by the Ministries of Commerce and Industry, MSME, and Finance. The Department of Commerce leads the Mission, with the Ministry of MSME focusing on ensuring the effective implementation of key objectives: improving access to export credit, enabling cross-border factoring, and assisting MSMEs in overcoming non-tariff barriers in global markets. The Mission aims to enhance export competitiveness for MSMEs across the country.
Specifically, regarding Andhra Pradesh and the Tirupati district, the response details the support provided through other initiatives. The International Cooperation Scheme of the Ministry of MSME provided financial assistance to MSMEs in Andhra Pradesh for participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions. In 2023-24, ₹931,127 was released to support 5 MSMEs, and in 2024-25, ₹676,026 was released to support 2 MSMEs.
Furthermore, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is piloting E-Commerce Export Hubs (ECEHs) to facilitate MSME and artisan exports through e-commerce. These hubs aim to streamline regulatory and logistics processes, providing end-to-end support, including faster clearance and simplified returns management.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Export Promotion Mission: A mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to enhance export competitiveness by facilitating improved access to export credit, enabling cross-border factoring, and assisting MSMEs in addressing non-tariff barriers in global markets.
Union Budget 2025-26: The annual financial statement of the Government of India for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where MSME units are being identified for support under the Export Promotion Mission.
Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh: A district in Andhra Pradesh specifically mentioned in the context of receiving assistance related to export credit and overcoming non-tariff barriers.
Ministries of Commerce and Industry: One of the ministries driving the Export Promotion Mission.
Ministry of Finance: One of the ministries driving the Export Promotion Mission.
International Cooperation Scheme: A scheme of Ministry of MSME providing financial assistance to MSMEs for participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 853
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 24.07.2025
EXPORT PROMOTION MISSION
853. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) the details of role of the Ministry of MSME in the implementation of the Export Promotion
Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26;
(b) whether any MSME units in Andhra Pradesh especially from Tirupati district have been
identified for support under this Mission, if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor and the corrective measures taken/being taken for inclusion
thereunder;
(d) whether the MSMEs in Tirupati have received assistance related to export credit, cross-border
factoring or help in overcoming non-tariff barriers in overseas markets and if so, the details thereof;
and
(e) the steps taken to ensure equitable access for MSMEs from Tier-2 and SC/ST-dominated
regions like Tirupati?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a) to (e): The Export Promotion Mission, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, is driven
jointly by the Ministries of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises, and Ministry of Finance to enhance export competitiveness by facilitating improved
access to export credit, enabling cross-border factoring, and assisting MSMEs in addressing non-tariff
barriers in global markets.Department of Commerce is the lead department for the Mission.
The Ministry's primary role is that the Mission's key objectives, i.e. improving access to export
credit, enabling cross-border factoring, and assisting with non-tariff barriers, are effectively targeted
and implemented to benefit Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises across the country.
Additionally, Government has undertaken other initiatives across the countryto boost exports
by MSME, including the following:: 2 :
I. International Cooperation Scheme of Ministry of MSME provides financial assistance to
MSMEs for participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions.The details of MSMEs of
Andhra Pradesh supported during last two years under International Cooperation Scheme are
given below:-
Financial Amount released (in rupees) Number of supported MSMEs
Year
2023-24 9,31,127 5
2024-25 6,76,026 2
II. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is piloting the E-Commerce Export Hubs
(ECEHs) to assist MSMEs and traditional artisans in expanding their exports through e-
commerce. These hubs aim to streamline regulatory and logistics processes by providing end-to-
end support for cross-border e-commerce exports, including faster clearance and simplified
returns management.
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