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In his address, Mr. Dileep Baid, Chairman, EPCH, shared, "the The primary objective of these awards is to foster a spirit of
Handicrafts Export Awards are the testimony of a significant healthy competition among exporters. The Platinum Performer
journey we all, as a sector, have undertaken towards our endeavour Award is granted to those who have won the Top Export Award
to triple export by 2030. Handicrafts are not merely a trade; they for more than three years. The Top Export Award Trophy is
are a reflection of our tradition and heritage, with each art form presented to the exporter with the highest export performance
telling a unique story. Thanks to the dedicated hands of our across all handicraft product categories. Then, the Woman
artisans, India's historic art continues to thrive, making its mark on Entrepreneur Award is given to organisations led or wholly owned
both local and global stages. However, with the right strategies, and directed by women. The Merit Certificates are awarded to
investments, and the those who achieve the
unwavering spirit of our second-highest export
craftsmen, we are performance in each
confident in our ability to category, as well as to
increase market reach those who demonstrate
and secure new their firm’s excellent
opportunities. We are export growth, achieving
committed to supporting the highest average
our artisans, whether export performance over
through entering new the past three years.
markets or developing Regional Awards are
innovative products, with determined by the
the ultimate goal of highest export
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chief Mentor in a
bringing Indian art to the role of Director General, EPCH and performance within a
Mr. Dileep Baid, Chairman, EPCH Chairman, IEML
world stage.” specific region over the
last three years. The Hat Trick Award is presented to those who
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chief Mentor in a role of Director General,
have won the export award trophy three consecutive times over
EPCH said, "The handicrafts sector in India is a vital engine of
the successive years.
employment, providing livelihood to millions, mostly artisans and
crafts persons, many of whom are women, preserving traditional Over the years, these awards have become a coveted
skills passed down through generations. The capabilities of Indian recognition within the handicrafts export community, with many
handicraft entrepreneurs, combined with improved striving to secure a place among the awardees.
manufacturing practices, have significantly contributed to the
The Handicrafts Export Awards go beyond merely celebrating
country's export earnings. The achievements celebrated here
achievements; they affirm the sector’s shared commitment and
today are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the
collective vision for the future. This awards for every year serve as
entire handicrafts exporting community, which has maintained
an opportunity to reflect on the journey they have embarked
its momentum and positive outlook despite the challenges
upon together and to recognize the crucial role each exporter
faced." plays in this ongoing success story.
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