<h1>India's Vivad se Vishwas-I Scheme Grants Over Rs. 256 Crore Relief to 10,000+ MSMEs Affected by COVID-19.</h1> Over 10,000 claims from Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been accepted under India's Vivad se Vishwas-I scheme, granting more than Rs. 256 crore in relief. This initiative, launched in April 2023, aims to support MSMEs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing bank credit flow and freeing up guarantees. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas provided the highest relief at Rs. 116.47 crore. Other significant contributions came from the Ministries of Railways, Defence, Steel, and Power. The scheme offers refunds on deducted securities and aids MSMEs barred for contract execution defaults.