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International Convention on Sustainable Trade & Standards

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New Delhi; 2 - 3 November 2023

Left: Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Addl. Executive Director, EPCH, speaking during the panel discussion held during the International Convention on Sustainable Trade
& Standards. Right: Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Addl. Executive Director, EPCH; Mr. Arshad Mir, Chairman, Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council (HCSSC); and
Mr. Ravi K Passi, former Chairman, EPCH, at the EPCH information booth during the convention

EPCH participated in the 3rd International Convention on of Melia dubia (Malabar Neem) an Alternative Timber Species
Sustainable Trade & Standards (ICSTS), held in New Delhi to achieve sustainability in wooden handicraft sector. Mr. Ravi
from 2nd to 3rd November 2023. ICSTS is dedicated to K Passi, former Chairman, EPCH and Mr. Arshad Mir, Chairman,
addressing the critical topics of sustainable trade and quality Handicrafts and Carpet Sector Skill Council, attended the
enhancement. conference. EPCH was also invited for a Panel Discussion on
EPCH set up an informational booth to disseminate "Emerging scenario in trade with respect to forestry sector" which
was addressed by Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Addl. Executive Director,
information on Vriksh scheme and role of EPCH to promote
sustainable trade of wooden Handicrafts. During the two day EPCH. He shared the journey of Vriksh and its role to promote
exports of wooden handicrafts through sustainability.
event, the Council also showcased handicraft products made

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