Govt approves ₹497 cr scheme for exporters amid West Asia war

Government on Thursday approved "RELIEF" (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) under Export Promotion Mission with financial outlay of ₹497 crore. The move comes amid West Asia war and its impact on maritime logistics. The scheme will provide support for shipments that have already left during disruption period as well as prospective exports planned for the affected region.