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Kolkata; 30 January - 4 February 2025

Mr. Snighendu Das, O/o Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), provided valuable insights into government policies and schemes
designed to support emerging entrepreneurs; The sessions were led by eminent faculty from IIFT, NIFT, EDI, IIP, along with tax consultants

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Kolkata; 5 - 10 February 2025
Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Regional Director and
Ms. Ekta Byapari, Assistant Director, O/o Development
Commissioner (Handicrafts); Mr. O P Prahladka,
Regional Convenor, Eastern Region, EPCH; and Mr.
Subir Das, Entrepreneurship Expert and State Anchor,
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India
participated in the program held at EPCH Meeting
Hall in Kolkata

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West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh; 30 January - 5 February 2025
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Held at the International Lace Trade Centre (ILTC) in Narsapur, West
Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh this was inaugurated Mrs. Madhu
Shalini, Principal of B G BS Women’s College, Narsapur, alongside
Mr. K N Tulasi Rao, Southern Regional Convenor and COA Member,
EPCH; Mrs. Aparna Lakshmi, Assistant Director, O/o DC (Handicrafts),
Vijayawada; Mr. AVVS Baba, Member of the Southern Committee;
and Mr. Rajiv Chandra, Lace Exporter.
The valedictory function was graced by Mr. T Rahul
Kumar Reddy, IAS, Joint Collector, West Godavari,
Bhimavaram, who commended EPCH's efforts in
supporting artisan development. Mr. K N Tulasi Rao
shared insights on entrepreneurship, motivating the
participants. Other distinguished guests included
Mr. K Ram Chandrudu, Member of the Southern
Committee; Mr. Rajiv Chandra; and Mr. Addagalla
Babu, esteemed lace exporters.

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