<h1>Trade infrastructure funding under TIES ties central grants to project equity, eligibility, and financial closure conditions.</h1> The scheme provides central grant in aid support to enhance export infrastructure and connectivity, with projects appraised for their justification in addressing export bottlenecks. An Empowered Committee chaired by the Commerce Secretary will review proposals and progress; an inter ministerial committee will consider funding requests. Grants generally match implementing agency equity or up to half the project equity (more concessional for designated regions) and are subject to a project ceiling. Eligible implementing agencies include Central/State agencies, Export Promotion Councils, Commodity Boards, SEZ authorities and recognised trade bodies. Projects must demonstrate financing tie ups and achieve financial closure before funds are disbursed.