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This study assesses how financial support schemes have influenced the export growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Uttar Pradesh. It reviews the role of MSMEs in UP's trade, outlines key schemes aimed at export facilitation (e.g. CGTMSE, ODOP, export subsidies), and measures their outcomes. Using descriptive and inferential statistics on recent data, the paper examines export volumes and scheme uptake. Our analysis reveals strong export growth in UP's MSME sector - exports rose from ~INR0.81 lakh crore in 2015-16 to INR1.40 lakh crore by 2021-22 analista.in - alongside major increases in scheme adoption (e.g. trade finance guarantees). A correlation analysis suggests that districts with higher scheme penetration (especially ODOP) saw larger export gains. Graphs illustrate rising export volumes (Figure 3) and the high concentration of exports in ODOP-supported products. We discuss policy insights: targeted incentives (e.g. interest subvention, common facilities) appear to have bolstered UP's export competitiveness, but challenges remain in outreach and infrastructure. The conclusion highlights key findings and recommends strengthening linkages between finance schemes and export promotion.