9.1 The proposals must show a direct linkage with the exports. The proposed investments should also not duplicate the efforts of any existing organisation in the same field. The funding for the project should generally be on cost -sharing basis, if the assistance is being provided to a non-government agency. However, the SLEPC/Empowered Committee may consider full funding of the project on merits.

10. Eligible Agencies

10.1 Under the scheme, funds for the approved projects may be sanctioned to: -
i. Public Sector undertakings of Central/ State Governments
ii. Other agencies of Central/ State Governments
iii. Export Promotion Councils/ Commodity Boards
iv. Apex Trade bodies recognised under the EXIM policy of Government of India and other apex bodies recognised for this purpose by the Empowered Committee set up under para 8.
v. Individual Production/ Service Units dedicated to exports.

11. Administrative expenses

11.1 All administrative expenses connected with the implementation of the scheme will be met by the concerned State Governments from out of their own budget and no part of the scheme funds shall be used to meet such expenditure.

12. Submission/scrutiny of project proposals

12.1 The project proposal should be exhaustive and precise. All aspects related to projects should be supported by data, surveys and projections for future etc.

12.2 The project proposal should be accompanied by an executive summary, which should contain the following facts:-
i. Name and complete address of the proposing organisation
ii. Name and complete address of the implementing organisation
iii. Status of the implementing agency (whether government agency, or Trade Body or Individual Exporters etc.)
iv. Total cost of the project
v. Financing pattern
vi. Whether finance from source(s) has been tied up
vii. Whether land, if required, is available for the project
viii. Project phasing and date of completion
ix. Scope of work (Type of facilities required)
x. Main benefits accruing from the project

12.3 Details on each of the parameters indicated above should be included in the detailed project report. The report should also contain, inter alia, detailed cost benefit analysis, details of cost of each components of the project, benefits accruing from the projects in both qualitative and quantitative terms, for growth and exports.

13. Monitoring and Review

13.1 Each State/UT shall submit a quarterly report in the prescribed format as given at Annexure-I. This form will be used to review the progress of utilization of the funds released as also the basis of further release of funds by the Ministry. The annual utilization of the funds shall be submitted on Form GFR 19-A Annexure-II.
13.2 The Empowered Committee shall periodically review the progress of the Scheme and will take steps to ensure achievements of the objectives of the Scheme.