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ActiveCentral Sector SchemeLaunched February 2019Verified: 2026-10-12

Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products

Department of Commerce freight subsidy scheme mitigating higher international freight costs for Indian agricultural exports.

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Official Nodal Portal:commerce.gov.in
Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Commerce and Industry
Beneficiary Sector
Farmers & Agriculture
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Freight subsidy assistance reimbursed directly into bank accounts for international freight and transport disadvantage on export of specified agricultural products (tea, coffee, spices, fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy). The subsidy covers both sea freight (typically ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 per Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit - TEU) and air freight (₹0.80 to ₹2.80 per kg) depending on the destination country port.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

Committed annual financial allocation under Department of Commerce Agri-Exports Division

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Thousands of agricultural and horticulture container shipments subsidized annually

As of: 2026-01-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:No specific age restriction
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:Agri-exporter, Farmer Producer Organization exporter, Food processing exporter
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

All registered exporters of eligible agriculture products holding valid DGFT IEC licenses and RCMC from APEDA, MPEDA, or Commodity Boards.

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Required Documents Checklist

Verify readiness before applying for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products. Check off your papers or print this list before visiting your local CSC / Cyber Cafe.

Mandatory Documents(3)

Check off as ready
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Keep self-attested photocopies and clear digital scans (100 KB – 200 KB, PDF/JPG format) ready to avoid portal upload timeouts.

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  • ✓Aadhaar-DBT bank seeding verification
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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (2/10)
•100% digital online application process
•3 mandatory supporting documents required

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (commerce.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
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    Registered agricultural exporters export eligible agricultural consignments by air or sea.

  2. 2

    Submit quarterly claims online on the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) TMA portal (https://dgft.gov.in).

  3. 3

    Upload Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading / Airway Bills, and bank realization certificates (e-BRC).

  4. 4

    Regional Authority of DGFT scrutinizes shipping documents and destination ports.

  5. 5

    TMA assistance approved and credited via PFMS directly into the exporter bank account.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Non-specified agricultural items, exports to non-notified ports, or failure to upload electronic bank realization (e-BRC) certificates.

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You will be redirected to the secure official portal: commerce.gov.in

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Verified Guidance

Expert Application Tips & Practical Advice

Field-tested recommendations from administrative grievance circulars to avoid rejections and processing stalls.

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processTo apply for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products, initiate your application on the official portal at https://commerce.gov.in. Verify procedure: Registered agricultural exporters export eligible agricultural consignments by air or sea. Confirm all personal and bank details align with departmental records before final submission.
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documentsFor Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products, keep clear and legible scanned digital copies of mandatory documents (DGFT Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and Valid RCMC, Export Shipping Bills and Bill of Lading / Airway Bill, Electronic Bank Realization Certificate (e-BRC)) ready in PDF or JPEG format within prescribed portal size limits before starting your application on https://commerce.gov.in.
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common mistakesA frequent cause of rejection under Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products is submitting mismatched personal details between DGFT Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and Valid RCMC and your Aadhaar record, or providing an unseeded bank account. Verify active NPCI/DBT bank mapper linkage and valid certificate numbers on https://commerce.gov.in.
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trackingAfter successfully submitting your application for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products, securely save your permanent Application Reference Number (ARN) or digital acknowledgement receipt. Use this reference number on https://commerce.gov.in to track scrutiny, verification, and sanction milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

What is the purpose of the TMA scheme?

TMA compensates Indian agricultural exporters for the freight disadvantage faced due to higher ocean and air shipping costs to distant international markets.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How is the subsidy calculated under TMA?

Assistance is paid at specific fixed rates per TEU (twenty-foot container) for sea freight or per kilogram for air freight, based on the destination region.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Which authority processes TMA subsidy claims?

The Regional Authorities (RAs) of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) process and disburse all online claims.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Who is eligible to apply for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products?

Eligible applicants must satisfy official government criteria for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products. Conditions: All registered exporters of eligible agriculture products holding valid DGFT IEC licenses and RCMC from APEDA, MPEDA, or Commodity Boards..

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products application status?

Application status for Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products can typically be tracked through the official portal at commerce.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Non-specified agricultural items, exports to non-notified ports, or failure to upload electronic bank realization (e-BRC) certificates.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-18scheme_typecsOfficial Source ↗
2026-09-21initial_verificationBaseline verification of TMA freight subsidy slabs per TEU/kg, DGFT electronic claim filing, and APEDA/commodity board coverage.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

Quarterly application filings submitted within one year of the shipping bill date

🛟Grievance & RTI Channels

Central CPGRAMSpgportal.gov.in ↗File RTI Applicationrtionline.gov.in ↗

Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 7d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

Requires documentation or office visit

How to Apply🖥Apply Online
Scale & Impact
👥Thousands of agricultural and horticulture container shipments subsidized annually (as of 2026-01-31)
₹Committed annual financial allocation under Department of Commerce Agri-Exports Division budget allocation
📅Running since 2019
🔄2 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-18scheme_type

cs

Official Source ↗
2026-09-21initial_verification

Baseline verification of TMA freight subsidy slabs per TEU/kg, DGFT electronic c...

Official Source ↗
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Schemes You Can Stack With This

Complementary programs with non-conflicting eligibility that you can claim concurrently:

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U / Housing for All)₹2,50,000 (one-time)✓ Open to all genders · Overlapping profile match
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G)₹1,20,000 (one-time)✓ Open to all genders · Overlapping profile match
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)₹5,00,000 (annual)✓ Open to all genders · Overlapping profile match
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Plantation and Agricultural Division, Department of Commerce

Vanijya Bhawan, 16 Akbar Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110011

Helpline: 011-23061327

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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