Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)

What it is

Bridge export-infrastructure gaps and improve export competitiveness through focused infrastructure, quality/certification facilities and first-mile or last-mile export connectivity.

What you get

• TIES institutional export-infrastructure grant; normal ceiling ₹20 crore per project subject to agency equity and current routeUp to ₹20,00,00,000

Who it is for

• the implementing agency must own the facility and be responsible for operation and maintenance
• the project must establish overwhelming export linkage and address a documented infrastructure gap
• the agency must prepare a DPR, obtain statutory approvals and use transparent competitive procurement
• land must be available and unencumbered and the project must not receive duplicate support under another sector-specific Central scheme

How to apply

1. 1
   Check whether a current TIES or successor window exists

   Check the Department of Commerce portal and current notices for a new call for proposals.

   Official step
2. 2
   Prepare the export-infrastructure DPR

   Document the infrastructure gap, export linkage, measurable outcomes, site, financing, equity, statutory clearances, procurement and O&M plan.

   Official step
3. 3
   Use the institutional appraisal and approval route

   Submit through the current Department of Commerce route if open, retain committee/appraisal evidence and track release, utilization and completion obligations.

   Official step

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