RIPS 2024 MSME Export Freight Subsidy

The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024 includes a dedicated freight support line for small units entering the export market for the first time. **First-time MSME exporters — whether newly established or existing units shipping abroad for the first time — can claim reimbursement of 25% of total freight expenses** on goods exported **through State ICDs and/or the air cargo complex**, subject to a cap of **INR 25 lakh per exporting unit per annum**.

To qualify, the unit must be a first-time exporter, meaning an established MSME with no prior export history is treated on par with a new unit. Only exporting units registered within Rajasthan are eligible, and only consignments moved through the state's own inland container depots or air cargo complex are counted. The ceiling applies on an annual basis, not over the unit's lifetime.

- Possess a valid Udyam/MSME registration for a unit located in Rajasthan. - Dispatch initial export shipments via State ICDs and/or the air cargo complex. - Submit the RIPS 2024 freight incentive claim for the relevant financial year on the Rajnivesh portal. - Include freight invoices, shipping bills, IEC, and export evidence with the application. - Furnish a declaration confirming the unit’s status as a first-time exporter.

The department does not run a competitive selection. It checks that the applicant holds MSME status, qualifies as a first-time exporter, uses state export infrastructure for routing, and has actually paid the freight. Once these conditions are confirmed, 25% is reimbursed, subject to the annual ceiling.