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Centre for Handicraft Export Management Studies (CHEMS) completes

4 batches in six months of 2024

EPCH’s MOU with NIESBUD further strengthens education initiative

The Centre for Handicraft Export Management Studies (CHEMS),
an educational initiative by the Export Promotion Council for
Handicrafts (EPCH), successfully completed four batches of its
Handicraft Export Management Course between April and
September 2024. To further enhance the course, EPCH signed an
MoU with The National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small
Business Development (NIESBUD). This collaboration underscores
EPCH's commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and small-scale
faculty's expertise and engaging approach made complex topics,
businesses in the handicraft export sector to meet the growing
like export regulations and compliance, easy to understand through
demands of the global market. A total of 86 candidates have
real-world examples. Learning about documentation and shipping
successfully completed the course.
methods was particularly valuable and will help streamline my
The course is designed to provide participants with a thorough export operations. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I
understanding of export operations, covering areas such as look forward to attending more sessions to enhance my knowledge
documentation, market trends, logistics, international trade further.”
regulations, marketing, product development, and sustainable
Ankita Agarwal- Entrepreneur - “I recently completed the Export
practices. It has attracted a diverse range of participants, including
Management course at CHEMS, an EPCH initiative, and it exceeded
small-scale producers entering the export market, established
my expectations. The well-structured program provided a thorough
exporters seeking to upgrade their skills, and entrepreneurs with
understanding of export processes, including documentation,
an interest in the handicrafts sector.
logistics, and compliance. Industry-expert instructors made complex
The Handicraft Export Management Course has become a concepts accessible, and the practical approach, featuring hands-
significant platform for nurturing talent in the handicraft sector. By on exercises and case studies, was particularly valuable.”
offering comprehensive training and fostering connections with
Priyanka Negi- Govinda Handicrafts-Greater Noida - “I recently
international markets, EPCH plays a vital role in strengthening India's
attended a course by CHEMS, an educational initiative of EPCH, to
position as a global leader in handicraft exports. Beyond skill
learn about exports and market representation—topics I previously
enhancement, the program contributes to the sustainable growth
knew little about. While the concepts were more complex than I
of the industry, ensuring the rich tradition of Indian craftsmanship
expected, the course provided invaluable tips and strategies that
thrives on the global stage.
have significantly boosted my business revenue. It has completely
Many entrepreneurs who have completed the course have transformed my perspective on the export field.”
already set-up there enterprises and also joined their family export
Raghav Dangayach, Co-founder of M/s Ramsharan Vishnukumar -
business. Some of them have shared their experience of the course.
“Enrolling in the EPCH Export Management Course transformed
Snigdha Mishra-Ektra India - “As the founder of Ektra India, my business. With limited prior knowledge of export procedures, I
completing the Export Management course by EPCH has been struggled to reach international markets. The well-structured course,
transformative for my business. The course offered crucial insights featuring modules on documentation and market strategies, along
into international trade, export operations, and compliance, enabling with expert trainers offering real-world insights, made all the
me to streamline processes and expand into global markets. With difference. Practical case studies deepened my understanding of
this knowledge, I feel confident and prepared to elevate my startup global trade. Post-course, I streamlined my export operations and
to new heights in the export landscape.” identified new target markets. For anyone aiming to enter or grow

Ami Ghiya- Entrepreneur - “The Handicraft Export Management in the export industry, this course is an invaluable investment that
training by CHEMS was highly informative and well-executed. The truly delivers results!" „

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