Objective
The
objective of the proposed scheme would be to enhance export competitiveness by
bridging gaps in export infrastructure, creating focused export infrastructure,
first mile and last mile connectivity for export-oriented projects and
addressing quality and certification measures. The main focus would be to
create appropriate infrastructure for development and growth of exports through
engagement of Central/State Agencies by extending assistance to them.
Eligible
Agencies
1 The
following agencies shall be eligible for financial support under this Scheme
and will be known as ‘Implementing Agency’
a. Central
Government Agencies including Export Promotion Councils, Commodities Boards,
SEZ Authorities, Apex Trade Bodies recognised under the EXIM policy of
Government of India.
b. State
Government Agencies.
c. Joint
Ventures of any of the above Government agencies where it has a major stake
holding are also eligible. PPP projects are also eligible.
2 The above
agency must own the facility created under the Scheme and be responsible for
its Operations and Maintenance (O&M).
Financial
assistance
1 The
Empowered Committee constituted as per Annex-A for the approval of the
projects/schemes will be the final authority to take a decision on the
proposal.
2 The
Central Government assistance for infrastructure creation will be in the form
of grant-in-aid, normally not more than the equity being put in by the
implementing agency or 50% of the total equity in the project. (In case of
projects located in North Eastern States, Himalayan States including UT of J&K,
Ladakh this grant can be upto 80% of total equity). In addition, the States
with relative poor export infrastructure, lacking institutional capacity for
preparing good DPRs but have positive export potential, this grant can be upto
80% of the total equity.
3 The grant
in aid shall, normally, be subject to a ceiling of Rs 20 Cr for each
infrastructure project.
4 For the
purpose of calculating the extent of contribution of the implementing agency
under the Scheme, the cost of land shall not be included in the project cost.
5 Priority
would be given to infrastructure projects involving significant contribution of
stakeholders and bank financing. In States with relatively better export
infrastructure and institutional capacity, PPP projects would be encouraged so
that the funds under TIES can be optimally leveraged.
6 No
recurring expenditure or any establishment cost will be funded by Central
Government under the scheme.
7 Extant of
grants for studies related to identification of sector specific infrastructure
gaps and mapping of assets would be decided by the Empowered Committee.
Loan
Amount
•GOI support of 50% of project cost
(excluding land) subject to ceiling of INR 20.00 Crore.
• 80% of the total equity in the project
with ceiling of Rs 20.00 Crore for North-eastern States and Himalayan States
including J&K.
• Not Eligible for Grant Land.