Coir Vikas Yojana- Export Market Promotion Scheme
Export promotion support · coir exporters · international fairs & buyer meets
A central government scheme by the Coir Board that helps coir manufacturers, exporters, and MSMEs break into international markets by covering costs for trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and overseas publicity. Financial assistance covers space rent, airfare, and freight for international exhibitions. Register on the Coir Board portal and apply before participating in eligible events.
About This Scheme
A central government scheme by the Coir Board that helps coir manufacturers, exporters, and MSMEs break into international markets by covering costs for trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and overseas publicity. Financial assistance covers space rent, airfare, and freight for international exhibitions. Register on the Coir Board portal and apply before participating in eligible events.
Full official description
Coir Board is implementing the Central Sector Scheme “Export Market Promotion Scheme” with a view to improving the export performance of the Indian Coir Sector through various export market promotion activities such as sponsoring delegations, participation in seminars and conferences, organizing participation in international fairs, undertaking generic publicity abroad, extending financial assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Exporters, presenting Coir Industry Awards on an annual basis to recognize the outstanding performance in the areas of export, domestic trade, R&D, functioning of units & societies etc. The programmes are implemented in accordance with the approved Export Market Promotion Guidelines.
Benefits
- 100% of international exhibition space rent, up to ₹1,00,000 per exporter per event
- 100% of economy class airfare for one representative, up to ₹1,50,000 for foreign events
- Freight charges covered up to ₹25,000 for international exhibitions
- Access to overseas delegations, international seminars, and generic publicity abroad
- Annual Coir Industry Awards for excellence in exports, domestic trade, and R&D
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Breaking into export markets requires visibility at international trade shows — an expense many small coir exporters can't justify alone. This scheme funds that market access, helping you find international buyers for coir mats, ropes, and geotextiles.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a manufacturer, entrepreneur, or exporter of coir or coir products
- Must be registered with the Coir Board
- Must not have received financial assistance from another source for the same purpose
- Must not be charged, debarred, or blacklisted under India's Foreign Trade Policy or by the Coir Board
How to Apply
- Register as an exporter and obtain RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) from the Coir Board.
- Apply for Export Market Development Assistance (EMDA) for specific promotional activities.
- Attach MSME registration, IE Code copy, and financial status certificate.
- Participate in the approved international fair, seminar, or buyer-seller meet.
- Submit expense proof for reimbursement under EMDA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Export Market Promotion Scheme”?
Coir Board is implementing the Central Sector Scheme "Export Market Promotion Scheme" with a view to improving the export performance of the Indian Coir Sector through various export market promotion activities such as sponsoring delegations, participation in seminars and conferences, organizing participation in international fairs, undertaking generic publicity abroad, extending financial assistance to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Exporters, presenting Coir Industry Awards on an annual basis to recognize the outstanding performance in the areas of export, domestic trade, R&D, functioning of units & societies etc.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
Coir Board, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India
Who are eligible for the assistance under the scheme?
Manufacturers, Entrepreneurs, and Exporters of Coir are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Is it necessary for MSME Unit to register with the Coir Board?
Yes, Exporters and micro, small & medium enterprises of coir and coir products should be registered with the Coir Board, and would be eligible for assistance under the scheme, provided they have not availed the facility from any other source for the same purpose.
What is the nature of assistance which is provided under scheme?
Delegation, Consultancy & Information Sourcing, Participation in International seminars and conferences and organizing capacity-building programmes in export-related areas, Participation in international fairs/product promotion programmes, catalogue shows and organizing exclusive international fairs and buyer-seller meets for coir, Publicity abroad, External Market Development Assistance & Coir Industry Awards.
What is the amount of space rent which is paid to the applicant unit?
100% of the space rent subject to a maximum of [?]1.00 lakh or actual rent paid in the case of foreign countries, whichever is lower per exporter/enterprise.
What is the amount of airfare which is paid to the applicant unit?
100% of the economy class airfare subject to a maximum of [?]1.50 lakh/ and [?]1 Lakh in India or actual fare paid, whichever is lower to one representative of the exporter.
What is the amount of Freight charges which is paid to the applicant unit?
Freight charges- Actual subject to a maximum of [?]25,000/- in foreign countries and [?]20,000/- in India- per exporter/enterprise.
Which types of entrepreneurs are not eligible for assistance?
The Enterprise/exporter charged/debarred/ prosecuted/ blacklisted under the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government of India or by the Coir Board will not be eligible to apply under the scheme.
How to apply for the scheme?
The applicant may fill up the Online Application through the Board online. https://www.coirservices.gov.in/Forgetpassword.aspx
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- MSME registration certificate
- Details of registration under Coir Board
- Copy of IE Code
- Copy of signed purchase order (if applicable)
- Bank certificate showing financial status