Minister of Textiles, Govt. of India, visits TFC Jodhpur, interacts with region’s exporters
27th July 2024; Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, visited the Trade Facilitation Centre in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on 27th July 2024, marking his first visit after assuming charge as the Hon'ble Minister of Textiles. During his visit, the Hon'ble Minister interacted with member exporters, during which various issues pertaining to the growth and development of the handicraft sector were raise. In his address, Shri Giriraj Singh expressed his satisfaction in learning that EPCH has set an ambitious target of tripling exports by 2030. He assured that he would consider the requests made by handicraft exporters and coordinate with other ministries to find solutions. He urged all member exporters to collaborate and work towards achieving this target. He was welcomed by Mr. Dileep Baid, Chairman of EPCH. Also present on the occasion were......more

123 Awards in recognition of Outstanding Export Performance at 24th Handicrafts Export Awards
21st August 2024; New Delhi

EPCH organised its 24th Handicrafts Export Awards Function on 21st August 2024, at the Convention Hall, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. The evening was abuzz with top performing exporters from across the country. Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Textiles, Govt. of India, was the Chief Guest at the function and presented the awards in the presence of Guest of Honour Smt. Rachna Shah, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India; and Smt. Amrit Raj, IPoS, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India......more

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Sessions on Enhancing Competitiveness and EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) -Way Forward

In an effort to ensure sustainable manufacturing practices and enhance the competitiveness of its member exporters, EPCH collaborated with the CII Centre of Excellence for Competitiveness for SMEs. The sessions held, benefited stakeholders in many ways, including providing hands-on experience in adopting world-class manufacturing practices, focusing on cultural change towards improvement, enhancing productivity, reducing the cost of manufacturing, improving product quality, increasing energy efficiency, and preparing for EUDR compliance.....more