Question : NATIONAL INSURANCE FUND FOR EXPORTERS



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up National Insurance Fund to bring the risks of exporters under the insurance cover;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by when the said fund is likely to be set up?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)

(a) to (c) : Yes, Sir. There is a proposal to set up a National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) for meeting the requirements of Indian exporters when the export credit insurance supported by Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd (ECGC) is not available due to non­availability of appropriate reinsurance to ECGC. The proposed NEIA is expected to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exporters.