New Delhi: Agri commodity exporters can now apply online for availing financial support for marketing and transport with the commerce ministry launching an online portal for the same.
The exporters can apply for the assistance online through the E-COM (Click here to open ) module of the commerce ministry.
The government in March brought out a financial support scheme for the transport and marketing of agricultural products.
The transport and marketing scheme (TMA) aimed at promoting Agri exports to Europe and North America.
What is Transport and Marketing assistance
Under the scheme, the government will reimburse a part of freight cost and give assistance for the marketing of agricultural produce.
The scheme covers freight and marketing support for the export by air as well as sea.
The scheme will cover exports from March 1 this year to March 2020