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seminars & workshops

Stakeholder Consultation on Export Policy 2025-2030

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Interactive Session at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; 16 December 2024

Above: Chief Guest at the session, Shri Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi,' Hon'ble Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, and Investment Promotion,
Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, MSME & EP, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Pranjal Yadav, Secretary, MSME & EP, Government
of Uttar Pradesh; and Shri Ajai Sahai, DG, FIEO. Right: Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Additional Executive Director, EPCH raising critical sectoral issues

On 16th December 2024, a stakeholder consultation aiming to Noida), also attended the event. The consultation aimed to bring
draft the new export policy for 2025-2030, was organised by the together exporters, traders, and policymakers to discuss the latest
Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Bureau at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. developments in export policy, share insights into export processes,
The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss and shape and explore new market opportunities.
the future of exports in the state. During the meeting, Mr. Rajesh Rawat raised critical sectoral issues,
Mr. Rajesh Rawat, Additional Executive Director, EPCH, along with including: Enhancing reimbursement for participation in foreign
handicrafts exporters, participated in the consultation. The meeting trade fairs under the MAI scheme; Introducing freight concessions;
was graced by the presence of Shri Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi,' Including Vriksh certification under compliance reimbursement;
Hon'ble Minister for Industrial Development, Export Promotion, NRI, Adding a dedicated chapter on e-commerce exports in the Export
and Investment Promotion, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Policy 2025-2030; Considering reimbursement of premiums under
Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Shri Alok Kumar, Principal ECGC coverage; Promoting Geographical Indication (GI) products
Secretary, MSME & EP, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Pranjal of Uttar Pradesh; Offering interest rate subsidies; Establishing plug-
Yadav, Secretary, MSME & EP, Government of Uttar Pradesh; and Shri and-play facilities for exporters; Emphasising product packaging,
Ajai Sahai, DG, FIEO. Senior officials from DGFT, APEDA, EEPC, SEPC, new product design development, and productivity enhancement
and Plexcouncil, along with prominent EPCH exporters such as Mr. in the new export policy. The event successfully facilitated
Vinay Gupta (M/s Designco, Moradabad), Mr. S. P. Dadoo (M/s Blue meaningful discussions and laid the groundwork for shaping an
Art Flower Vases, Khurja), and Mr. C P Sharma (M/s Garud Fabs LLP, inclusive and forward-looking export policy for Uttar Pradesh.

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