Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight and Transport (LIFT) under Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Disha is a subsidy from Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce for mSME exporters with active IEC and Udyam registration shipping notified products from listed hinterland districts to an ICD, CFS, port…. It provides Up to ₹20 L. Pilot, Trade Notice 29/2025-26 — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹20 L |
|---|---|
| Provider | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Scale |
| Deadline | Pilot, Trade Notice 29/2025-26 — applications open |
What is Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight and Transport?
Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight and Transport (LIFT) under Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Disha — 30% of eligible inland freight cost, up to Rs 20 lakh per IEC per financial year — MSME exporters with active IEC and Udyam registration shipping notified products from listed hinterland districts to an ICD, CFS, port or air cargo complex over at least 200 km; transport availed on or after 20 Feb 2026. Intent-to-Claim must be filed online before the freight is availed. It is run by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce.
The support is delivered through the programme’s own structure, and the form it takes is set by the issuing authority. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight and Transport?
MSME exporters with active IEC and Udyam registration shipping notified products from listed hinterland districts to an ICD, CFS, port or air cargo complex over at least 200 km; transport availed on or after 20 Feb 2026. Intent-to-Claim must be filed online before the freight is availed. Not for: Exports from districts not in the Annexure-V list, products outside the Annexure-VI list, deemed exports and SEZ shipments..
How much does Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight and Transport give, and in what form?
Up to ₹20 L.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs this programme?
Facilitating Logistics Interventions for Freight and Transport (LIFT) under Export Promotion Mission - Niryat Disha is offered by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.