ENA MSME 2025-12-15 17:09:41 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Amaravati, Dec 15 (KNN)</strong> The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has outlined the objectives, services and performance of its Export Facilitation Centres (EFCs), including those operating in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, in response to a question raised in Rajya Sabha.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Mandate and Services of EFCs</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Minister of State for MSMEs, Shobha Karandlaje, said the Ministry has established 65 Export Facilitation Centres across its field offices nationwide to provide mentoring and handholding support to MSMEs seeking to enter or expand in export markets. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The EFCs assist enterprises by disseminating information on export-related schemes and incentives, organising training programmes and workshops on export compliance, and providing guidance on export documentation and procedures. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">They also facilitate engagement between MSMEs, industry associations, State Governments and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">EFCs in Andhra Pradesh</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister informed that two EFCs are currently operational in Andhra Pradesh&mdash;one at the MSME Development and Facilitation Office (MSME-DFO), Visakhapatnam, and another at the Technology Centre, Pudi, also in Visakhapatnam. Both centres began operations in 2024.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These EFCs have been supporting MSMEs through Management Development Programmes (MDPs) on export marketing, as well as national seminars and workshops covering areas such as export packaging, export credit and insurance.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Performance and MSME Coverage</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to the Ministry, the EFCs in Andhra Pradesh supported 50 MSMEs during 2024 25. In the current financial year, from April to November 2025, 39 MSMEs have availed services from these centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While acknowledging concerns about geographical accessibility, the Minister stated that the EFCs located in Visakhapatnam are intended to cater to MSME exporters across the entire state. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister reiterated that the existing EFC network is designed to provide statewide support, with a focus on enhancing MSME participation in exports through capacity building and facilitation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span><br /> </p> 44427 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/msme/65-export-facilitation-centres-established-across-india-to-support-msme-exporters-mos-karandlaje 2025-12-15 17:09:41 knnindia.co.in