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Subsidy Scheme for export of agriculture commodities by sea route

Transport Subsidy of Rs. 50,000/- for export of agriculture commodities by sea route container to newly opened countries.

In order to boost the export of agriculture commodities grown in Maharashtra state, a proposal was under consideration of Maharashtra State Agriculture Marketing Board for financial assistance to Cooperative Society, Farmer Producer Group/ Company, Firm, Exporter, Farmer for direct export of fruits and vegetables (excluding grapes), if it is exported through sea route through container. Therefore a Transport Assistance Scheme has been launched. It has decided to reserve a fund of Rs. One Crore for the scheme

This scheme is launched in order to increase the involvement of Cooperative Societies and Farmer Producer Companies in agriculture export.

The Cooperative Society, Farmer Producer Group/ Company, Firm, Exporter, Farmer who will export designated agriculture commodity to the destinations mentioned in the following table, will be eligible for getting Rs. 50,000/- per container (20 feet/40 feet) as subsidy. The maximum subsidy per beneficiary will be Rs. 1 Lakh per year.

Country and destination for Transport Assistance Subsidy Scheme:

No Country Commodity
1 USA Mango, Pomegranate
2 Australia Mango, Pomegranate
3 South Korea Banana, Mango
4 Kazakhstan (via Bandar Abbas Port) Mango
5 Afghanistan (via Bandar Abbas Port) Banana, Onion
6 Iran Banana, Mandarin, Mango
7 Russia Banana, Mango
8 Mauritius Onion, Mango
9 Latvia (via Rega Port) Vegetables and Onion
10 European Union Mango, Pomegranate
11 Canada Mango, Pomegranate
12 All Countries Orange

Terms and conditions of the scheme:

The terms and conditions for availing the benefit of the Transport Assistance Subsidy Scheme are as under:

  • The beneficiary of the scheme will be the Co-operative Society, Farmers' Producer Company, company, firm, exporter, farmer registered in Maharashtra.
  • It is mandatory that the Co-operative Society, Farmers' Producer Company, company, firm, exporter, farmer should directly export the agri. produce by sea route container.
  • The applicant, Co-operative Society or Farmers' Producer Company shall submit the application in prescribed format along with the required documents and the bills of the container supplier company.
  • The scheme is eligible for specified countries and corresponding commodities only.
  • The scheme is not eligible for the traders/exporters working on behalf of Co-operative Society.
  • The Co-operative Society or Farmers' Producer Company shall apply for the said scheme, only after receipt of the payment of the exported goods, so that non-receipt of the payment of the consignment due to quality issues will be not eligible for the benefit of the scheme.
  • The scheme will not be eligible for exporting sample of agro produce.
  • Managing Director, MSAMB is authorized to approve, partially approve or reject the application for subsidy and it will be bind on the applicant.
  • The validity of the scheme is 31 March 2026 for export by sea route container for the specified agri. produce and destinations decided by MSAMB.

Mandatory documents required for the eligibility of the transport subsidy scheme:

  • Application in prescribed format.
  • Invoice copy
  • Shipping bill
  • Container freight receipt
  • Bank Realization Certificate showing credit of foreign exchange.

The Exporter should submit the relevant Document to Division Offices of MSAMB within prescribed period.

Application Form (Download)

Guarantee Letter(Download)

Circular(Download)