The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has issued Trade Notice No. 33/2026-27 dated October 30, 2026, announcing the constitution of a Sub-Committee for Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). The Sub-Committee has been constituted with immediate effect to ensure better utilisation of approved funds and improve the uptake of the intervention aimed at supporting Indian exporters.
The decision follows DGFT Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated March 19, 2026, through which the Government had notified the time-limited support intervention, RELIEF, under the Export Promotion Mission. The newly constituted Sub-Committee will review implementation progress, identify factors affecting utilisation of funds and recommend measures to improve the effectiveness of the intervention.
Sub-Committee to Include Senior Officials from DGFT, Commerce Ministry, ECGC and Finance Ministry
As per Trade Notice No. 33/2026-27, the Sub-Committee will be jointly headed by the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, Logistics Division, DGFT, and the Additional Director General of Foreign Trade, EPM Division, DGFT, who will serve as Co-Chairs.
The Committee will also comprise the Director, Trade Finance Division, Department of Commerce; Functional Director, Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC); and a representative of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, as Members. The Joint DGFT, EPM Section, DGFT, will act as the Convenor of the Sub-Committee.
The Sub-Committee has also been empowered to co-opt additional members or invite other stakeholders whenever required, enabling wider consultations on matters relating to the implementation and effectiveness of the RELIEF intervention.
Key Responsibilities: Monitoring Claims, Reviewing Funds and Improving Scheme Uptake
The Sub-Committee will undertake a comprehensive review of the implementation progress of the three components of RELIEF, including the claims processed and the balance funds available, as reported by ECGC. This review will facilitate monitoring of the utilisation of resources earmarked for the intervention.
Further, the Sub-Committee will examine the factors affecting the uptake of RELIEF and utilisation of approved funds. Based on its assessment, it will recommend appropriate measures for improving fund utilisation and encouraging greater uptake of the intervention.
Recommendations to Be Placed Before EPM Steering Committee
The Trade Notice further specifies that the recommendations of the Sub-Committee shall be placed before the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) Steering Committee, which may take appropriate decisions regarding the review of RELIEF in accordance with Paragraph 10 of the Annexure to DGFT Notification No. 65/2025-26 dated March 19, 2026.
The EPM Section of DGFT will function as the Secretariat of the newly constituted Sub-Committee and provide administrative and coordination support for its functioning.
Expected Impact on Export Facilitation
The constitution of the Sub-Committee is expected to strengthen monitoring and interdepartmental coordination in the implementation of the RELIEF intervention. By reviewing claims, identifying operational bottlenecks and recommending measures for better utilisation of funds, the initiative may help improve the delivery of support under the Export Promotion Mission.
Effect of the Trade Notice: Through Trade Notice No. 33/2026-27 dated October 30, 2026, DGFT has constituted a Sub-Committee for RELIEF with immediate effect to review the implementation of its three components, monitor claims and available funds, examine factors affecting scheme uptake and recommend measures for improved fund utilisation. Its recommendations will be submitted to the EPM Steering Committee for consideration and appropriate decisions.
The Trade Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Trade-Notice-33-Digitally-signed.pdf
