22nd Handicrafts Export Awards - 136 export organisations felicitated
for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of handicraft exports
19th December 2018 - India Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi - NCR

EPCH organised its 22nd Handicrafts Export Awards Function with a vibrant ceremony on 19th December 2018, at India Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi NCR. Hon'ble Union Minister for Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani was the Chief Guest and Minister of State for Textiles, Mr. Ajay Tamta was the Guest of Honour. The occasion was also graced by Mr. Shantmanu, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). Also present were Mr. O P Prahladka, Chairman, EPCH; Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, IEML and Executive Director, EPCH; Vice Chairmen, EPCH-Mr. Ravi K Passi and Mr. Sagar Mehta; Mr. R K Verma, Director, EPCH, senior officials of the Govt. of India, luminaries from the industry, member exporters of EPCH and other dignitaries.......more

Laghu Udhyog Bharti honours ED, EPCH, with �Life Time Achievement Award�
at Silver Jubilee celebrations - 23rd December 2018, Moradabad

Laghu Udyog Bharti, Moradabad, celebrated its Silver Jubilee at a glittering ceremony gathering industry who's-who from the Delhi Moradabad region, on the 23rd December 2018 at Moradabad. At this function Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director, EPCH was awarded �Life Time Achievement Award� for his visionary contribution in growth of the handicrafts sector. The occasion was graced by Mr. Jitender Gupta, President, Laghu Udyog Bharti; Mr. Ashwani Mahajan from Swadeshi Jagaran Manch; Mr. Rakesh Garg, State President, Laghu Udyog Bharti; Mr. O P Prahladka, Chairman, EPCH; Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Executive Director, EPCH; and Mr. R K Verma, Director, EPCH. In course of the celebrations, awards were conferred upon industry personalities in recognition of their excellent work in the handicrafts sector. ......more

Armchairs & Easy Chairs
� European market receptive to natural materials and handmade techniques

The European market for easy chairs is growing. There are interesting opportunities for exporters from developing countries, especially where natural materials and handmade techniques are combined. Catering to specific segments, such as sustainable or outdoor, can also give you a competitive edge. Easy chairs for the European market need a light and airy design. Promoting the story behind a design adds value. Europe�s chair imports are expected to con tinue increasing, with a substantial share sourced from developing countries. As Europe�s main importers of chairs, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands are interesting focus markets.......more