Highlights of the council

Export of handicrafts The exports of Handicrafts have shown an increase of Rs. 535.82 crores, from Rs. 8183.12 to Rs. 8718.94 crores, an increase of 6.55% in rupees term. In dollar terms, the exports have shown the increase of US $ 32.35 millions i.e. the exports increased by 1.80 % over the similar period in 2008- 2009. .

During the period, the exports of Art Metalware, Wood wares, Hand printed Textiles & Scarves, Embroidered & Crochetted goods, Shawls as artwares, Zari & Zari goods, Immitation Jewellery and Misc. Handicrafts showed a increasing trend of 4.88%, 15.17%, 5.06%, 6.12%, 10.64%, 5.61%, 18.03% and 4.74% in rupees terms respectively and 0.21%, 10.01%, 0.38%, 1.39%, 5.73%, 0.91%, 12.76% and 0.07% in us$ term respectively. Overall an increase in the rupee term was 6.55% and in the US $ term was 1.80%.

Membership of Council Membership of the Council rose from 35 in year 1985-86 to 6207 in 2009-10.

Indian handicrafts and gifts fair One of the few fairs in world where entry is only open for the overseas buyers.

India Expo Center & Mart:- It is a mega structure that is truly international and provide both the buyers and sellers with an excellent opportunity for transacting business. The facilities are spread in a total covered area of 2,35,000 sq. mtrs., one can experience a first class business ambiance with conference halls, business centers, buyers lounge, multi-cuisine restaurants, bank outlets, 4 gigantic exhibition halls, extensive parking facilities, logistic centers, warehouse facilities etc. at this state-of-the-art venue.

Common Facility Center (CFC):- In order to upgrade the photo and picture framing techniques, the Council with the Assistance of O/o DC(Handicrafts) and Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry has set up the CFC at Saharanpur namely “ National Center for Picture and Photo Framing Technology (NCPPFT)”. In addition to this another CFC has als o been set up at Jodhpur for seasoning of woods. The machines for the CFCs have been imported from Italy, Germany and Taiwan and are installed at the Centers and also the consultancy is being provided by the reputed international designers at these centers.


National Center for Design & Product Development (NCDPD):- In order to upgrade the dynamic designs and product development and to help the Indian handicrafts exporters and artisans with the development of latest products and designs in consonance with the changing needs of the international trade, National Center for Design and Product Development has been set up by the Council in association with the O/o DC (Handicrafts).

Technology Upgradation Center (TUC):- In order to provide complete face lift to the Saharanpur Wood Carving Industry. The Council has set up Technology Upgradation Center at Saharanpur providing the design studio, seasoning plants, carpentry school and training & marketing facilities for exporters.

For Further Information Contact-
Export Promotion Council For Handicrafts
"EPCH House", Pocket-6 & 7,
Sector-C, LSC, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi-110 070, India.
Tel: 91-11-26135256(8 lines)
Fax: 91-11-26135518/19
E-mail: epch@vsnl.com