Q1. With reference to the RELIEF Scheme expansion announced on April 17, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. RELIEF stands for Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation. 2. ECGC Limited is the nodal implementing agency for the scheme. 3. The total outlay of the scheme is ₹2,000 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. RELIEF expands to Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation, and ECGC Limited is the nodal agency. Statement 3 is incorrect — the total outlay is ₹497 crore, not ₹2,000 crore. The scheme covers Component I (100% war-risk cover), Component II (95% backstop) and Component III (50% surcharge reimbursement up to ₹50 lakh per MSME exporter).
