COVID-19: Threat or Opportunity for Handicraft Exporters

This webinar highlighted the emerging opportunities and challenges for the handicraft sector, particularly of Uttar Pradesh in metalware, woodware, glassware and stoneware. With expert faculty, Dr. Tamanna Chaturvedi from IIFT, New Delhi, this session was also addressed by Mr. Ravi K Passi, Chairman, EPCH; Vice Chairmen, EPCH - Mr. Raj K Malhotra and Mr. Naved ur Rehman; Director General, EPCH, Mr. Rakesh Kumar; and Executive Director, EPCH, Mr. R K Verma. It was attended by 115 member exporters from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi NCR including COA members of the Council. The objective was to provide the required knowledge and guidance to the stakeholders who are engaged in the sector in this region.....more

Panel Discussion on Intellectual Property Rights & Launch of Design Register

Several stalwarts of the industry came together for a brainstorming session and the much awaited launch of Design Register - Design Register Service Platform that has been conceptualised by EPCH for protecting designs of its member exporters. Addressing the participants, Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Director General, EPCH, informed the need and relevance of incorporating best practice features in this unique first in its class Design Register Service Platform. .....more

Generation Next’s Perspective on Tomorrow’s Challenges for the Handicraft’s Sector

This pandemic has made it crucial to have the ability to comprehend the enormity of this situation, and the many different ways it would change lives across the globe, would determine changes in business. Thinking out of the box to collaborate effectively with the business stakeholders would be a big challenge. It is pertinent to turn attention to the next generation entrepreneurs - so this webinar had esteemed young panelists - 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation member exporters from across India......more