Export Promotion Mission: LIFT Freight Reimbursement

Open all year Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce All of India

Reimbursement

30% of eligible freight cost. Up to ₹20 lakh a year per exporter.

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Refunds part of export freight for MSMEs in North East, Himalayan states and Bihar
Who can apply: MSME with an active IEC and Udyam registration
Exports a listed product from a listed state
Trip to the port or depot is 200 km or more
Air freight covered only for North East districts
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: File an intent to claim on the DGFT portal before you ship
Best for: Early revenue, Growth stage
Sectors: FoodTech AgriTech
Run by: Government of India

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