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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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