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RELIEF Scheme Expansion 2026

April 21 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 25 0

India expanded the RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme to include Egypt and Jordan.
The scheme was launched on 19 March 2026 to support exporters affected by disruptions in West Asia trade routes.
It is implemented through the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) to provide export insurance support.
The scheme helps exporters by covering freight cost rise, insurance premiums, and war-related trade risks.
Egypt and Jordan were added due to their strategic role in global trade routes like the Suez Canal and West Asia corridors.
The expansion aims to strengthen India’s export resilience and ensure stable international supply chains.