Presentation on Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

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Export Promotion Council's main objective is to promote and develop the exports of the country. Each Council is responsible for the promotion of a particular group of products, projects and services.

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts

? Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)

under the aegis of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India is a non-profit organization, established under the EXIM policy of Government of India in the year 1986-87. ? The Council is engaged in promotion of handicrafts from India and project India’s image abroad as a reliable supplier of high quality handicrafts.

Important Indian Handicrafts Items
? Carpets and durries
? Textiles & paintings ? Cane

? Precious and Semi-precious stones
? Wood craft & terracotta ? Stone Craft & Marble Inlay Work ? Pottery & Stone Craft

Functions of EPCH
? Providing commercially useful information and

assistance to members in developing and increasing exports. ? Participating in specialized International Trade Fairs of handicrafts & gifts. ? Organizing Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair at New Delhi. ? To create an environment of awareness through Workshops on "Export Marketing, Procedures, Documentation", Packaging etc.

MDA(Market development assistance)
? Marketing Development Assistance is to assist

exporters for export promotion activities by participation in EPC led international Trade Fairs/Exhibitions/ trade delegations etc. Important Handicrafts Importers ? Saudi Arabia ? USA, Japan, UK, Germany, Canada

Handicrafts Export Markets In India
? Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Industry is a major

revenue generator of the country. ? Providing employment opportunities to more than 6 million craftsmen throughout India ? It enjoys a strong presence in the world market with a turnover of USD 1.9 billion. ? It has shown a consistent annual growth rate of more than 15 per cent over a period of 10 years.

Membership
? The prospective members are required to submit

application as per the prescribed application to be submitted at New Delhi. ? The entrance in the year of enrollment is Rs. 1000/and annual memberships fee is Rs. 2500/-. ? The registration can be obtained either as a ‘Merchant Exporter’ or ‘Manufacturers Exporter’ as per documents submitted.

Regional offices of EPCH
? The regional offices are the virtual offices under the
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head office. Its head office is in New Delhi. Its regional offices are in Moradabad Kolkata Chennai & Bangalore

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