The Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme was launched in 2003 to act as a catalyst to promote India's export on sustained basis. The scheme is formulated on Focus Product - Focus Country approach to evolve specific strategy for specific markets and specific products. Under the scheme, project-based assistance is provided to Export Promotion Councils, Trade Promotion Organizations, Apex Chambers of Commerce, etc. Details about the scheme are available at http://commerce.gov.in.

            During the Tenth Plan, a total expenditure of Rs.84.18 crore was incurred under this scheme. The scheme is being continued in the Eleventh Plan with approved allocation of Rs.550 crore.  Budget Estimates for the scheme for 2009-10 is Rs.124.00 crore.  The details of actual expenditure under the scheme during the period 2002-03 to 2008-09 are as under:

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Market Access Initiative scheme provides project-based assistance to export promotion bodies targeting specific products and markets. The Market Access Initiative establishes a targeted export-promotion framework using a Focus Product - Focus Country approach and provides project-based assistance to Export Promotion Councils, Trade Promotion Organizations and Apex Chambers of Commerce for market-specific promotional projects. The scheme is funded through central allocations with annual budget estimates and reported year-wise expenditures, and administrative and application details are published by the commerce ministry.