Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) Scheme Expanded to Include Egypt and Jordan

Exam-focused facts from the 19 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Government of India expanded the list of eligible destinations under the Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme to support exporters during the West Asia crisis.
Egypt and Jordan have been added to the list of eligible countries for shipments meant for delivery or transhipment under the RELIEF framework.
The Ministry of Commerce launched the scheme on 19 March with a total budget outlay of ₹497 crore.
The RELIEF scheme is designed to assist Indian exporters facing logistics disruptions and export challenges due to regional conflicts.