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News Bulletin of Carpet Export Promotion Council | Aug--Oct 2015 | Volume VII | Issue XIX

Indian Handmade Carpets, Rugs & Other Floor Coverings are growing at 21.57% {(April-August) (2015 Source- DGCI& S)}

CARPET COUNCILNEWS

{Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tex�les, Govt of India, inaugura�ng the 30th Edi�on of India Carpet Expo on 11th October 2015 at Varanasi in the auspicious presence of Shri J.S. Dadoo, IAS, AS&FA, Ministry of Commerce & Tex�les togetherwith Shri Alok Kumar, IAS, Development Commissioner (Handicra�s & Handlooms)}

Special Features CSR Activities

CEPC organized 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo in October 2015 at Varanasi, 303 Member Exhibitors participated. 354 overseas buyers from more than 45 countries visited. It is time to plan your participation in the next India Carpet Expo to be held at New Delhi in March 2016.

CEPC is imparting trainings to new artisans in Hand

Knotted & Hand Tufted Carpet weaving in CEPC run

training centres at Bhadohi-Mirzapur-Varanasi Carpet

Cluster at 83 Training / Batches Centres

Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) has taken initiative for imparting trainings in both the segments of hand-

knotted and hand-tufted carpet weaving to the artisans with the aim of creating skilled manpower in carpet sector.

The training programme will address the current lack of skilled weavers in the cluster as well as upgrade skills sets to

enhance productivity and quality standards, thereby leading to increased production and export potential.

Salient features of the scheme are as under:

CEPC is providing the followings during the training duration:

1. Rs. 2400/-p.m. to all the trainees;

2. Rs. 7000/- p.m. to all the trainers;

3. Rs. 2500/- p.m. as lease rent to the Land lords for Training Centre venues;

4. Rs. 10,000/per year - for 3 hand knotted Looms; and for Rs. 2000/- per year for 6 hand tufted looms;

5. Raw Material, equipments & small tools being used in the hand-knotted and hand tufted carpet weaving trainings are also provided by the CEPC;

We request CEPC Member-exporters to kindly come forward to assist CEPC in undertaking the work of providing

training to artisans in their respective areas in Mirzapur-Bhadohi-Varanasi Carpet Producing belts and help CEPC in

implementing the Council's objective to fill the gap of skilled carpet weavers.

Interested Members may please submit their response to our Bhadohi Regional Office at the earliest possible.

Training Deliveries: (CHCDS Mega Cluster Scheme) Mirzapur-Bhadohi-Varanasi& adjoining areas of the neighboring Distt.

CEPC CSR ACTIVITIES

CEPC project for Skill Development on Hand-Knotted & Hand Tufted carpetWeaving to train Artisans in Mirzapur-Bhadohi-Varanasi Carpet Cluster

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Aug-Oct 2015 | Volume: VII | Issue XIX

CARPET COUNCIL NEWSCarpet Export Promotion Council 1. CEPC CSR Activities - CEPC Carpet Weaving Training Programme

2. Profile of DGFT 2

3. Message from Chairman CEPC 3-4

4. Foreward from Executive Director CEPC 5

5. Annual Action Plan (Activities) of CEPC 2015-16 6

6. (i) A Report of 30th India Carpet Expo, Oct 2015 7 (ii) Inauguration of ICE 8-9 (iii) Round of ICE 10-12 (iv) Sab Ka Sath Sab Ka Vikas 13-16 (v) Visit of Chinese Delegation 17-19 (vi) Visit of MLA Bhadohi in ICE 20 (vii) Appeal from Chairman CEPC, on Not to Use Child Labour 22 (viii) Glimpses of products displayed in ICE 23 (ix) Next date with ICE in March 2016 at New Delhi 24

7. An Invite for DOMOTEX 2016 25

8. Buyers' Gallery and its Glimpses 26-27

9. A Report – CEPC participation in DECOREX 2015 at South Africa 28-31

10. A Report – CEPC participation in Home Furnishing Expo at Shenzhen 32-36

11. A Report – CEPC participation in Autumn Intl Fair at Birmingham, UK 37-39

12. A Report – CEPC participation in India Trend Fair In Tokyo 40-44

13. A Report – Tour to USA - On Promotion of Handmade Carpets 45-52

14. Pay your Membership, if not paid earlier 53

15. GST can be implemented at any time 54

16. Seminar Series – CEPC organized Two days Seminar at Jaipur 55-59

17. Submit your quarterly / annual Export Performance 60

18. Chairman CEPC pitch strongly for Restoration of Interest Subvention 61

19. FTA Section – FTAs with Australia and Chile 62

20. Amendment in MEIS to boost in Textiles Export 63

21. J&K Section - PM Announces Rs 80,000 Cr Development package for J&K 64

22. Exports to 73 Countries 65

23. Govt Notification 66-67

24. List of CEPC run Carpet Weaving Training Centres (as on 31.10.2015) 68

Dr. Anup Wadhawan a 1985 batch IAS officer has taken over the charge of new Director General of Foreign Trade

(Secretary equivalent) in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Dr. Wadhawan who succeeds Shri Pravir Kumar, was

serving as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Govt of India since 18.09.2012. CEPC

warmly welcomes the new Director General of Foreign Trade.

After joining IAS in 1987, he worked as Addl Collector & Joint Secretary at Almora & Chief Development Officer in

Agra. He served as Jt. Secretary in Planing & Prog Implementation at Lucknow. He has served in various capacities

(as Jt. Secretary / Special Secretary / Secretary) in several departments of State Government namely Human

Resource Dev Educations, Energy etc. He has also served as Collector & District Magistrate at Etawah.

For a brief period from 18.03.2011 to 18.09.2012 Dr. Wadhawan also served as DGFT. Before that Dr. Anup

Wadhawan served as Secretary in Urban Development Department and in Forest & Environment Department

in his parent cadre State from 31.10.2008 to 08.03.2011. During the period from 03.03.2006 to 07.02.2008

Dr. Wadhawan was on important foreign assignment and before that he has handled all important portfolio of

Personnel & General Administration as Director, in Office of the Prime Minister.

He has his credit a Doctorate Degree in Economics in Grade “A”. He has done his Graduation and Masters in

Economics with first class from the reputed Institutions.

Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) on behalf of the Indian Handmade Carpet, Rugs and Floor Covering Industry

welcomed Dr. Anup Wadhawan as the new Director General of Foreign Trade in Ministry of Commerce and Industry

and hope that under his expert guidance, knowledge and able administrator-ship, exports of Indian Handmade

Carpets will increase many-fold and generate more funds and employment opportunities.

Profile of DGFTMr. Anup Wadhawan, IAS

Director General of Foreign TradeMinistry of Commerce & Industry

PROFILE - DGFT

02 Carpet Council News Magazine | August - October 2015

From the Chairman’s Desk

MESSAGE

03Carpet Council News Magazine | August - October 2015

Dear Friends & Fellow Exporters,

Seasons Greetings! It is high time that few realize the adverse impact of duty discrimination prevailing within Carpet Sector, which is one of the most strategic and labour intensive sectors. The duty bias has been one of the factors discouraging the Indian handmade carpet sector to attain its potential production and growth in exports.

On the export front, the Handmade Carpet Sector had performed exceptionally well, achieving an export turnover in excess of USD 1380.67 Million during 2014-15 as compared to the last fiscal year, despite adverse market conditions particularly in USA, and EU countries. We are confident that we will surpass the targets set by the Govt of

India, I congratulate our Members and request them to keep up the good work going on and think bigger & aim higher in the future. With the active support from the various Central government Departments i.e. Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Cabinet Secretary Office, State Govts and other governmental departments, through Export Promotion Initiatives, Indian Handmade Carpet exports are set for a fast track growth since last year.

It's due to aggressive growth strategies and plans for continuing growth in the years to come, including participation in important and world famous International Trade Fairs, and India Carpet Expos organized in India. The Council has already drawn up the Impressive Annual Action Plan for the year 2015-16, which includes participation in prestigious fairs i.e. Home Furnishing Expo at Shenzhen (China), Decorex 2015 in Johannesburg (South Africa); Autumn Fair Intl in Birmingham (U.K.), 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo 2015 at Varanasi, India Trend Fair 2015 in Tokyo (Japan); DOMOTEX Intl Trade fair in Hannover, Décor Show 2016, DOMOTEX Asia China Floor in Shanghai (China) in 2016, 31st India Carpet Expo in New Delhi, BSMs in Montreal, Toronto (Canada) and BSM in Mexico in 2016. etc. I call upon all the fellow exporter members to be in touch with the Council Officers and take the opportunity to participate in all these important Export Promotion events, whole heartedly.

The 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo held at Varanasi from 11-14 October 2015 concluding on a very successful note. This year the Expo has a record number of member exporter participants i..e. 303 as against 283 in the previous year and was spread over to 12839 sqmt area. Also a huge number of 354 foreign buyers from around 46 countries had attended the Expo at Varanasi. The Fair was also attended by a large number of i.e. 276 buyers representatives from all over the country.

In the current issue we have published brief reports on CEPC's national & International events. We have also started Articles and current affairs on WTO and Foreign Trade Agreements with foreign countries, for updating our esteemed members on international front. As per our commitment to the Trade and World Body, we are shortly going to start a Child Labour Cell in CEPC Bhadohi Regional Office manning by 3-4 executives. Some of the major role for the personnel of the Child Labour Cell would be to Visit carpet weaving areas all over India, including those described as the new carpet belts, to hold awareness campaigns for loom-owners on existing and new laws specially emphasizing issues of bonded, forced and indentured child labour. The Child Labour Cell will also monitor nearby looms during their visits to check the reports received from the designated agencies as well as the de-registered looms in the areas they visit. They will also, in addition to the agencies, register any un-registered looms which they find.

I also call upon all the Members of CEPC & take pleasure in sharing the information about CEPC run carpet weaving training centres. At present CEPC is having 83 carpet weaving training centres and would like to start more with the active help of CEPC Members who are interested in running these centres. Salient features of the training programmes can be seen in this issue of Magazine at CEPC “CSR Activities for Skill Development on Hand-Knotted & Hand-Tufted Carpet Weaving” to train 5000 Artisans in Mirzapur-Bhadohi-Varanasi Carpet Producing Belt.

I would like to share with my carpet fraternity that with the help of the DC (Handicrafts), we have successfully organized two days Seminars & Workshops at Srinagar and Jaipur on promotion of Indian Handmade Carpets, invited Senior Officers from the various Governmental organizations, including Excise and Customs, DGFT, ECGC, DC (HC) etc. The information shared and disseminated by Speakers of above Deptts were of enormous use of the Member Exporters participants in particular and in general to the gatherings. The seminars at Agra, Panipat, New Delhi are to be arranged and organized in the coming months with the active help of the Assistant Directors of O/o the DC (Handicrafts). We are also going to start Four Months duration of Technical Training Programs to impart training on weaving of Handmade Carpets and Duries i.e. Three Centres each at Jaipur, Dausa in Rajasthan; three centres each at Panipat (Haryana) and Agra (U.P.) with the financial assistance from the office of the DC (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India.

The Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) has also approved Organizing of Domestic Exhibition-cum -Sale of Handmade Carpets at Rajiv Gandhi Handicraft Bhawan, Shilpi Haat in New Delhi, during 01-11-2015 to 15-11-2015. We have called for the applications and allotted the stalls to the interested member exhibitors wherein we are also displaying Hand Knotted Carpets and Hand Tufted Carpets weaved by the trainees of CEPC run Carpet Weaving Training Centres, especially from the villages in Jayapur, Varanasi Distt. As the warmer season approaches fast, preparations gain momentum for the next edition of DOMOTEX at Hannover, Germany. Almost all the stalls have been booked by the Members of the Council for the coming mega show. I hope Members plan well in advance so that they draw maximum mileage through various means made available by the Carpet Export Promotion Council.

31st Edition of India Carpet Expo is an absolute must for the whole industry. ICE is the World's largest specialized Trade Fair for Carpets & Floor Coverings enjoys no 1 position as one of the leading Mega International Carpet Expo. The exhibits are grouped together by theme to make it easier for visitors around the world to find their ways around. The latest in tradition carpet designs, designer rugs and modern rugs and carpets can be found in CEPC specialized created gigantic Halls.

Fresh and contemporary flooring designs, numerous innovations, carpets, parquet, laminate and resilient floor coverings – CEPC though ICE brings you all this under one roof. The most important meeting-place to catch up on trends and make new contacts is a firm fixture in the business calendar of industry decision-makers. There's no comparable event – making it a must for exhibitors and visitors alike. For Member exporters exhibitors ICE offers an ideal showcase to get the trading year off to a good start, while visitors can get a complete overview of the latest products and markets. All the market leaders at one place

INDIA CARPET EXPO 2016 looks set to be another success story. Many big-name exhibitors have already booked their place.

It is my pleasure to share that our representations at premier-shows world-over as illustrated pre-page have been well-received.

I would like to thank all my colleagues on the Board of Committee of Administration, CEPC; especially to Executive Director and Editor of the magazine for their tireless effort in brining continuously this In-House Carpet Council Magazine at par with International standards. I feel a sense of pride in again presenting the next issue of CARPET COUNCIL News in a improvised version, which is designed and developed by our Consultant. I hope you will find this issue more informative and useful. I request all Members to send their valuable suggestions, feedback and any write-up on industry's various issues.

With best wishes and hoping for our continued interactions.

(KULDEEP RAJ WATTAL) Chairman


MESSAGE


FOREWARD

The world economy appears to be getting back on its feet as risks from advanced

economies has eased, with European Union reporting modest growth. Growth in

the developing world will remain solid, but slower, as developing countries grapple

with home-grown challenges brought on by capacity constraints in most of the

middle income countries. Global trade, after contracting for several months is

expanding once again. We expect to continue to register 20+ growth momentums

in exports, especially during cut throat competition being faced by the sector from

other developing competitors' economies.

The Indian handmade carpet sector is represented by the small scale and cottage

based sector, yet important from the point of low capital investment, high ratio of

value addition and potential export growth. The handmade carpet sector is highly labor intensive {as confirmed by

the recently announced EXIM Policy} and fragmented, spread all over the interiors of the country in various cities,

town, villages and clusters. The Indian handmade carpet sector is very vibrant and has considerable potential for

growth.

Despite with the emergence of multiple policy challenge due to intensification of global and domestic economic

problems, the Indian handmade carpet industry have given India a place of pride in the world markets with

magnificent share of world exports.

On the export front, handmade carpet exports during the last Fiscal Year 2014-15 have crossed 8441.96 Rupees

Crores, an increase of 21.57% over the same period in the previous Financial Year.

The Secretariat at CEPC is working day and night to bring in various cluster programs to benefit the industry as a whole

by imparting training to 5000 new entrants. Once trained, this will reduce the shortage of trained weavers and will

help the industry in additional production.

We at CEPC always welcome suggestions from our members for worldwide platforms for display of their products and

arrange necessary grants from the Ministries.

Looking forward to your valuable inputs.

Kind regards,

(SHIV KUMAR GUPTA)

Executive Director cum Secretary

NOTE: For more details, please contact CEPC Office @ 91-11-2615 3466, 67 & -o$o-

ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (ACTIVITIES) - 2015-16

Sl. No. Activity Country Date

Completed Events

1. Hong Kong International {Hong Kong } 20-23 April2015 Textiles & Furnishing Fair

2. Middle East Covering in Dubai (UAE) {Dubai } 18-21 May 2015 3. Qinghai International Carpet Exhibition Xining {China} 25-29 June 2015

4. HGH India, 2015 Mumbai Mumbai {India} 14-16 July 2015

5. Australia International Furniture Melbourne {Australia} 16-19 July 2015 Fair in Melbourne

6. Home Furnishing Expo 2015 Shenzhen {China} 07-09 August 2015 7. Decorex 2015 in Johannesburg Johannesburg 06-10 August 2015 (South Africa) {South Africa}

8. Autumn Fair International in Birmingham 06-09 September 2015 Birmingham (U.K.) {U.K.}

9. 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo 2015 Varanasi {Uttar Pradesh} 11-14 October 2015 10. India Trend Fair 2015 Tokyo {Japan} 27-29 October 2015

Forthcoming Events – 2015-16

11. DOMOTEX Intl Trade Fair Hannover {Germany} 16-19 January 2016

12. DOMOTEX Asia China floor 2016 Shanghai {China} 22-24 March 2016

13. 31st Edition of India Carpet Expo NSIC Ground, Okhla 11-14 March 2016 Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110-020, INDIA

14.* Buyer-Seller-Meets at Canada To be announced Montreal & Toronto

15.* Buyer-Seller-Meet in Mexico Mexico January 2016


CARPET EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL


NATIONAL EVENTSthBrief Report 0f 30 India Carpet Expo

th thheld from 11 to 14 October 2015 at Varanasi

The 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo 2015 was organized by the Carpet Export Promotion Council, under the aegis of Government of India and was inaugurated by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India, Minister of Textiles, on 11th October 2015 at New Delhi on a successful note in the August presence of Shri J.K. Dadoo, IAS, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Commerce & Textiles, Shri Alok Kumar, IAS, Development Commissioner (Handloom and Handicrafts) who were the Guests of Honour, in attendance of Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC, Shri Mukesh Kumar Gomber, 1st Vice Chairman, CEPC, Shri Abdul Rub, 2nd Vice Chairman, CEPC, Shri Siddh Nath Singh, Immediate Past Chairman, CEPC, Members of Committee of Administration, CEPC, Shri Nirmal Kumar, CMD, HHEC together with Shri Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director-cum Secretary, C.E.P.C. and other distinguished Guests and Senior Govt. Officials from Central and State Governments.

India is the world leader in the exports of Handmade Carpets and other floor coverings both in terms of value and volume and has retained this position for the last few years against all odds. The India Carpet Expo over the years has established itself as a great sourcing platform for the carpet buyers from all over the world. The prime motive of this

{Inauguration of 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, Secretary, Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles by cutting the Ribbon on 11th October 2015 at Varanasi together with Shri Alok Kumar, IAS, Development Commissioner (HC), Shri J.K. Dadoo, IAS, AS&FA, Ministry of Commerce &

Textiles, Govt of India together with Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman CEPC and Members, Committee of Administration, CEPC}


Council's holding the Carpet Expo at Varanasi was to provide an opportunity for small and medium exporters from all over the country especially from Varanasi, Bhadohi, Mirzapur belt to showcase their products and the latest innovations to overseas buyers under one roof.

Inauguration of ICE 2015The 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo 2015 enabled retailers, distributors and institutional buyers from 60 countries, its cities and towns across the Globe, to compare products, prices and deliveries instantly and making their sourcing efficient, competitive and cost effective.

Inaugurating the India Carpet Expo, Chief Guest Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles, together with Guests of Honour in the presence of other distinguished guests said that from a modest beginning three decades ago, India Carpet Expo has evolved into a truly large, comprehensive and trend setting platform for International product buyers and sellers from all parts of the globe. He felt that the India Carpet Expo will truly define the future trends in around the world.

{Inauguration of 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, Secretary, Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles by Lighting the Ceremonial Lamp on 11th October 2015 at Varanasi together-with Shri Alok Kumar, IAS, Development Commissioner (HC), Shri J.K. Dadoo, AS&FA, Ministry of Commerce &

Textiles, Govt of India together with Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman CEPC and Members, Committee of Administration, CEPC}

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{Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles releasing the Fair Directory of 30th INDIA CARPET EXPO 2015 together with AS&FA, MoC&T, Chairman, CEPC and Members of the Committee of Administration, CEPC at Varanasi, U.P.}

{The Chief Guest of the 30th India Carpet Expo being escorted by the Members of the Committee of Administration, CEPC at Varanasi, U.P.}

Indian Handmade Carpet Sector is very important segment of our economy as it is almost 100% Export Oriented, earning valuable foreign exchange to the tune of USD 1380.67 million during the fiscal year 2014-15. It also provides employment to over 2 million rural artisans including women folklore in their own home. Indian Handmade Carpet Sector has maintained its position at No. 1 in the world market.

I t i s a n i d e a l platform for visiting International carpet buyers and Buying Houses from India t o m e e t a n d establish long term business relations. C E P C p r o v i d e s platforms to the exhibitors where they can show their creat ions under one roof. DSC 6590


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{Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles appreciating the products displayed at 30th ICE, alongwith AS&FA, MoC&T, Chairman, CEPC & Members of the Committee of Administration, CEPC at Varanasi, U.P.)


{Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles on round of the 30th ICE and appreciating & feeling the finer quality of the handmade carpets displayed, together-with DC (Handicrafts), AS&FA, MoC&T, Chairman, CEPC & Members of the Committee of Administration, CEPC at

Varanasi, U.P.}

REPORT-ICE

The encouraging participation of exhibitors and overwhelming response of visiting overseas buyers in the fair, from

all over the world has established the fact that ICE is one of the most successful events organized in the Asian

continent. The benefit of course will go first to the participating exhibitors as well as to the visiting overseas buys and

also as a whole to the cottage based Handmade Carpet Sector.

This year the Expo has a record number of participants, i.e. 303 as against 283 in the previous year and is spread

over to 12839 sqmt area. Also a huge number of 440 buyers have confirmed their visit to this Expo. India Carpet

Expo over the years has become very popular amongst the carpet importing countries around the globe.

India Carpet Expo is an absolute must for the whole industry. ICE is the World's largest specialized Trade Fair for Carpets & Floor Coverings enjoys no 1 position as one of the leading Mega International Carpet Expo. The exhibits are grouped together by theme to make it easier for visitors around the world to find their ways around. The latest in tradition carpet designs, designer rugs and modern rugs and carpets can be found in CEPC specialized created gigantic Halls.

Fresh and contemporary flooring designs, numerous innovations, carpets, parquet, laminate and resilient floor coverings – CEPC though ICE brings you all this under one roof. The most important meeting-place to catch up on trends and make new contacts is a firm fixture in the business calendar of industry decision-makers. There's no comparable event – making it a must for exhibitors and visitors alike. For Member exporters exhibitors ICE offers an ideal showcase to get the trading year off to a good start, while visitors can get a complete overview of the latest products and markets. All the market leaders at one place

Carpet Export Promotion Council is confident that this Expo shall generate a business of around Rs. 350 Crores during the fair days and shall become a base for future business as well.

Year Exports in % age Growth Exports in % age Growth

US $ Million Rupees Crores

2010-11 905.07 4142.47

2011-12 955.68 5.59% 4583.08 10.64%

2012-13 1080.90 13.10% 5877.30 28.24%

2013-14 1175.24 8.73% 7110.42 20.98%

2014-15 1380.67 17.48% 8441.95 18.73%


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Sab Ka Sath Sab Ka Vikas

Highlights of ICE, 11-14 Oct. 2015 at Varanasi

Total Covered Area 12839 Sq. Mtr. Stand Area 6646 Sq. Mtr. No. of Participants 303 Registered Buyers 440

Skill Development is another important initiative of Ministry of Textiles and Carpet Export Promotion Council has

been tasked with Training Women artisans in Jayapur village and its surrounding areas.

This project of Ministry of Textiles is significant for the reason that apart from providing the trainer, the necessary

infrastructure, required raw-material, the trainee also is given a monthly stipend.

REPORT-ICE

These trained artisans are also being linked to the major exporting firms so as to provide them the weaving assignments on job basis. This will help the Handmade Carpet Industry in making up for the shortage of skilled weavers, a major worrying factor for the industry.

The Carpet Export Promotion Council has also been assigned to provide carpet weaving looms and work-sheds to these trained artisans of Jayapur Village with a sole aim of making them self sufficient and entrepreneurs in days ahead. The initiative of Ministry

of Textiles fully justifies the slogan of our Hon'ble Prime Minister “Sab Ka Sath Sab ka Vikas” which is also the mantra of the Indian Handmade Carpet Industry.

Also present were members from the Export Sector along with Overseas Buyers of well known product brands, Buying Representatives, Exhibitors, Print & Electronic Media, Press & other invited dignitaries.

The exclusive Handmade Carpet Business Fair remained open for 4 days, for the Overseas Buyers and their Indian Representatives, Invitees and guests.


REPORT-ICE

{Shri Virender Singh, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bhadohi is being greeted and showed the trophies won on excellence on Export front by M/s Global Overseas and its Directors Mr. Sanjay Gupta & his brother together with Chairman, CEPC, Members of Committee of Administration,

CEPC and Executive Director, CEPC at the 30th INDIA CARPET EXPO at Varanasi}

thVisit of Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bhadohi in the 30 ICE


The fair was concluded with a closing ceremony by

Hon'ble Member of Parliament from Bhadohi Shri

Virender Singh. Hon'ble M.P. in his press briefing

informed about the excellence of the Indian

Handmade Carpet Industry particularly the Bhadohi-

Mirzapur area and the contribution to the Indian

Economy. Shri Singh was happy with the progress of

{Shri Virender Singh, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bhadohi is being briefed about the importance of Handmade Carpets in Indian Economy by the Shri Siddh Nath Singh, Immediate Past Chairman, CEPC together with Chairman, CEPC, Members of Committee of Administration, CEPC & appreciating the

products displayed at the 30th INDIA CARPET EXPO at Varanasi}

Training Centres run by the Council in Bhadohi-

Mirzapur-Varanasi carpet belt under Mega Cluster

Scheme and was hopeful that the training centre will

help in providing skilled artisans to the industry.

Shri Singh assured his full cooperation and support to

take up the issues of the Carpet Industry especially

infrastructural shortcomings of the area.

REPORT-ICE

The Hon'ble M.P. congratulates the organizers for organizing such a big event in a professional manner of international standard. He also congratulate the Par t ic ipants, Overseas Buyers and Buyer 's Representatives and concluded with the hope that Indian Handmade Carpet Industry will flourish in future which ultimately increased the export business for the Country as a whole and help in generating employment opportunities of the weaker section of the society in rural India.

{Shri Virender Singh, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Bhadohi briefing the Media about the significance and History of Bhadohi in making of handmade carpets in Indian Economy together with Chairman, CEPC, Members of Committee of Administration, CEPC at the 30th INDIA CARPET EXPO at Varanasi}

A delegation from Yiwu city of China visited the India

Carpet Expo on 13th October, 2015 on an invitation

from CEPC. Mr. Wang Bi Rong, Director General Bureau

of Commerce lead the delegation of 8 Members to see

the different qualities of Indian Handmade Carpets

displayed by 303 Exporters from all over India in the

said Expo.


REPORT-ICE


The delegation from CEPC was led by Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC and all Members of Committee of Administration of the Council. A presentation about the economy and other market position of the Yiwu City was made by Mr. Wang Bi Rong. They were very excited to see the Expo and informed that they witnessed a very high quality of Indian Handmade Carpets, which they do not find in China. The delegation was confident that the Indian

{A delegation from Yiwu city of China visited the 30th Edition of India Carpet Expo on 13th October, 2015 on an invitation from CEPC. Mr. Wang Bi Rong, Director General Bureau of Commerce, greeted by the Chairman, CEPC at the EXPO together with 2nd Vice Chairman, Members of Committee of

Administration, CEPC and Executive Director, CEPC, during the ongoing India Carpet Expo}

Handmade Carpets shall get a very good response for selling in Yiwu City. They informed that after the Expo, they will discuss with CEPC for making a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for promoting and selling of Indian Handmade Carpets in Yiwu. CEPC Chairman - Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal expressed the hope that Indian Carpets will be a big destination for export to China by having such collaborations with Chinese Economy.

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While thanking the CEPC for hosting them and giving them insight of Indian Handmade Carpets industry Mr. Rong the

Director General expressed a great desire for having a strong representation of Indian Handmade Carpet Exporters

in Yiwu City in their May, 2016 show. Chairman - Shri Wattal while appreciating the efforts of the delegation in making

Indian Carpets popular in their country also assured the delegation that the Industry is looking forward to Yiwu City in

particular and China as a whole, their business partner country in coming times.

{Secretary Textiles, Govt of India, Chairman, CEPC, 2nd Vice Chairman, Member COA & Executive Director, EPC with the Members of a High Level Delegation lead by the Director General of Bureau of Commere from Yiwu city of China at the EXPO, in Varanasi}


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{Mr. Wang Bi Rong, Director General Bureau of Commerce, greeted and addressing the Indian Media about the historic visit of the 8 members Delegation from Yiwu city of China to do business with CEPC Member Exporters and to see the Expo and informed that they witnessed a very high quality of Indian

Handmade Carpets, which they do not find in China. The delegation was confident that the Indian Handmade Carpets shall get a very good response for selling in Yiwu City in the presence of Chairman and 2nd Vice Chairman CEPC}

{Shri Ravinder Jaiswal, MLA, Varanasi greeted Mr. Wang Bi Rong, Director General Bureau of Commerce during his visit to India Carpet Expo witnessed the gigantic carpet and the arrangement and facilities made available at fair ground by the Organizing Council, CEPC}


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Shri Ravinder Jaiswal, MLA, Varanasi also visited India Carpet Expo and saw the arrangement and facilities available at fair ground. He also met the participating exhibitors and appreciated the new developments created by the Indian Carpet Manufacturers. He also met the overseas buyers and Chinese delegation and assured the carpet exporters and CEPC that he will apprise Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narander Modi ji of the efforts made by Carpet Export Promotion Council in providing such a great infrastructure to the manufacturers from Varanasi-Bhadohi-Mirzapur belt for promoting Indian Carpets and helping the artisans and weavers of this area.

Some of the leading and reputed buyers from US, U.K., Brazil South Africa, & other European Countries who visited the fair very much impressed with the display of

{The Hon'ble MLA from Varanasi constituency posed for a snap for the album together with Chairman and 2nd Vice chairman, CEPC in a stall of Member exporter at the Varanasi India Carpet Expo}

various Handmade Carpets and other floor coverings and arrangements made by the organizers.

The India Carpet Expo is the world acclaimed established exhibition of Handmade Carpets and other floor coverings in South East Asia. 303 Exhibitors from different parts of the country, i.e. U.P., Rajasthan, J&K, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi etc. participated in this Export Oriented Expo and displayed their latest designs of Handmade Carpets and other Floor Coverings.

In his welcome address at the inauguration, Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC informed that “India Carpet Expo” is part of the strategy of the Councilto promote and expand each segment of Indian Handmade Carpets, Rugs and other Floor Coverings”.


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Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary to the

Government Of India, Ministry of Textiles, Shri J.K.

Dadoo, IAS, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor,

Ministry of Commerce & Textiles, Shri Alok Kumar, IAS,

Development Commissioner (Handloom and

Handicrafts) were impressed with the display of vide

range of Indian Handmade Carpets from the higher

quality to modern designer quality and appreciated the

adaptability of the sector in changing from “traditional”

to “modern designs”, according to the need and

requirement of the end users and other consumers.

The “India Carpet Expo”, upholding the prime motive of

the Council “is not only bringing the largest business

opportunity” to all segments of handmade carpet

exporters, beginning from the smallest to the biggest

exporter, but it “also provides 'unique pick and choose'

business” opportunity including retailers and

wholesalers and that too under one roof. Indian Carpet

Sector is more than capable to make any design,

quality to cater the demand of customers.

Chairman, Vice-Chairmen and other Members of the

COA, CEPC given their heartfelt congratulations to

Shri Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director-cum-

Secretary, CEPC; to all Staff Members and to the

Consultant of the Council for their strenuous and

untiring efforts to make the fair a Grand Success.

Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal Chairman, CEPC speaking at

the closing of the event expressed that the “INDIA

CARPET EXPO” has once again delivered proof of its

great international appeal in the world carpet market

and its pivotal role as a Flag Ship Fair of the Carpet

Export Promotion Council's “Flagship Fair." Chairman,

CEPC mentioned that the India Carpet Expo is

beneficial to the Medium and Small Exporters, small

entrepreneurs, who can't afford to display their

products in overseas exhibitions on the one hand;

& on the other hand show the capability of Indian

weavers in producing and supplying quality

products in time. All the participating exhibitors and

overseas buyers came to discover the latest product

innovations and trends for the upcoming season".

Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal continued saying that “Our

Member exhibitors succeeded in reaching their

international clientele” and laying the groundwork for

the business year ahead and set the stage for doing

business with no credit, successfully.

INDIA CARPET EXPO thoroughly fulfilled its function as

a unique B2B one to one business platform and an

“idea-giver” for the international carpet and floor

coverings industry." During the 30th Edition of ICE

October 2015, the Sector stressed displayed bold

colors and daring designs. "The time when floors

played a subordinate role to other interior furnishings is

over”. The current diversity of materials, colors and

designs is unlimited, making floors an interior design

object – a trend which was clearly visible throughout

the exhibition at New Delhi, stated Shri Kuldeep Raj

Wattal.

Footfalls at ICE October, 2015 at VaranasiA. Total Covered Area - 12839 Sq.Mtr.

B. Stand Area - 6646 Sq.Mtr.

C. Exhibitors Participated - 303

D. Overseas Buyers Attended - 354

E. Buyer's Rep Attended - 276

F. Total No of D+E - 630

G. Buyers Participation from - 46 Countries

H. Business Generated - Rs. 250 – 350 Crores (approx.)


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The statistics showing the export figures during the last 4 years

Appeal from Chairman - CEPC on “Not to Use Child Labour” anywhere

As you are aware that this Council has also formulated a Code of Conduct, which require its member exporters to ensure that his / her carpets are woven only on the looms registered by this Council having no Child Labour as prohibited by the Child Labour Prohibition & Regulation Act, 1986. Further the Code of Conduct requires that it will also be your responsibility to ensure that no order for manufacturing carpets / durries is given to nor raw material issued for weaving of carpets/durries on the loom which has not been registered or has been subsequently de-registered. The members have also filed necessary affidavit in this regard that they will abide by the “Code of Conduct” of this Council.

We would advise you not to get your carpets / durries woven on these looms as it will be violation of the Code of Conduct of which all Members are signatories.

In case any Member is reported to be getting his / her carpet / durries woven on such looms or on the looms which has not been registered, action will be taken against him / her in accordance with the provisions of Code of Conduct of the Council.

We would request our members to co-operate in strengthening the self regulatory measures initiated by this Council for elimination of Child Labour from the Carpet Industry.

As per our commitment to the Trade and World Body, we are shortly going to start a Child Labour Cell in CEPC Bhadohi Regional Office manning by 3-4 executives. Some of the major role for the personnel of the Child Labour Cell would be to Visit carpet weaving areas all over India, including those described as the new carpet belts, to hold awareness campaigns for loom-owners on existing and new laws specially emphasizing issues of bonded, forced and indentured child labour. The Child Labour Cell will also monitor nearby looms during their visits to check the reports received from the designated agencies as well as the de-registered looms in the areas they visit. They will also, in addition to the agencies, register any un-registered looms which they find.

(KULDEEP RAJ WATTAL) Chairman

Year Value of Carpet Exports In US $ Million In Rs. Crores

2011-12 9,55.68 4,583.08

2012-13 1,080.90 5,877.30

2013-14 1,175.24 7,110.42

2014-15 1,380.67 8,441.95


AN APPEAL

th{Glimpses of product displayed by the Member exporters at 30 Edition of India Carpet Expo held at Varanasi from 11-14 October 2015}


REPORT-ICE

Fresh momentum for global floor coverings industryINDIA CARPET EXPO being a specialized Fair for

Handmade Carpets and Floor covings therefore, no

one wants to miss this excellent opportunity to discover

the latest trends and find new suppliers. This is the

only fair where buyer and supplier can satisfy

themselves by exchanging information needs through

one-to-one discussions with experts and in the special

events, conferences and forums that accompany the

show. The unique breadth of coverage – all furnishing,

stores, carpet trade buyers and interiors designers. It is

the ASIA's only event with sufficient scope and reach to

be able to bring together the entire global carpet

industry and its clientele and to fully highlight the

market trend.

Market PositionIndia is the single largest country who is exporting

worldwide and enjoys Number One Status in the world

carpet market. The projection in the fair set the trend of

buying throughout the year. There was demand of high

knotted Indo Nepali Carpets, Hand tufted Carpets

Shaggy, Viscose, Puff, Flat weaving Carpet, Kelim

Durry, Woollen Handmade Bamboo Silk, Chocho Silk,

Patchwork, Shaggy, Silk Carpets etc. There was less

demand of Traditional carpets of antique design, but

new designs and styles are in great demand. Buyers

asked for shining products with lower prices.

Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC thanks the

participants and overseas buyers for their visit and

requested them to also participate in the next edition

of IEC at New Delhi.

Next date with INDIA CARPET EXPO at New Delhi

at NSIC Exhibition Ground in March 2016

With New Layout and Show Dates

Enhancing the Experience for Exhibitors and Buyers

The INDIA CARPET EXPO shares preliminary plans for

New Delhi 2016 31st Edition including a fresh

approach to fairground design and new show which will

take place from 11-14, March 2016 at NSCI Ground,

Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110020.

Exhibitors and Overseas Buyers can expect a Brand

New Encounter with the Expo in March Edition.


Commodities August 2014 April 2014 August 2015 April 2015 Growth in August 2014 August 2015 % age

Value Value Value Value

Handmade Carpets 90822.27 316171.00 75652.82 384516.84 21.62%

(Excl Silk)

Silk Carpets 63.64 668.86 12.00 656.32 -

TOTAL 90885.91 316839.86 75664.82 385173.16 21.57%

*21.57% Growth in Exports of Handmade Carpets:

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(Value in Rs. Lakhs)

* Source: DGCI&S


SCOPE FOR INCREASE EXPORTS OF INDIAN CARPETS TO THE WORLD MARKETS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN DOMOTEX 2016 - Time to Plan your Participation in "DOMOTEX" Intl Trade Fair in Hannover, (Germany) January 16-19, 2016

Carpet Export Promotion Council invited applications for participation in DOMOTEX Intl Trade Fair in Hannover, Germany from January 16-19, 2016. DOMOTEX Intl Trade Fair is World's largest specialized Trade Fair for Carpets & Floor Coverings enjoys no 1 position as one of the leading Mega International Carpet Expo. The exhibits are grouped together by theme to make it easier for visitors around the world to find their ways around. The latest in tradition carpet designs, designer rugs and modern rugs and carpets can be found in CEPC specialized Halls.

Fresh and contemporary flooring designs, numerous innovations, carpets, parquet, laminate and resilient floor coverings – CEPC though DOMOTEX brings you all this under one roof. The most important meeting-place to catch up on trends and make new contacts is a firm fixture in the business calendar of industry decision-makers. There's no comparable event – making it a must for exhibitors and visitors alike. For exhibitors DOMOTEX offers an ideal showcase to get the trading year off to a good start, while visitors can get a complete overview of the latest products and markets. All the market leaders at one place

DOMOTEX 2016 looks set to be another success story. Many big-name exhibitors have already booked their place. 44,000 visitors and 1,400 exhibitors are expected to be at the event in Hannover this time.

DOMOTEX 2016 – an absolute must

According to surveys, over 90 per cent of visitors are directly involved in their company's purchasing decisions. Some 85 per cent have said they plan to return to Hannover for DOMOTEX 2016. Which is great news for exhibitors looking to showcase their business, make new contacts and cultivate existing contacts, do some networking – and get new orders. This makes DOMOTEX 2016 an absolute must for the whole industry.

Your benefits at a glance!

As an exhibitor you benefit from our coordinated strategy geared to putting your new products centre stage:■ Presentation in the Guide: selected firms are profiled here ahead of the show;■ Wide-ranging publicity campaign before, during and after the show, designed to ensure that your products and your business receive maximum exposure;■ Increased PR impact, bringing you more new contacts■ A presence that sets you apart from the competition

Carpet Design Awards Visitor interest in hand-made carpets and rugs have grown dramatically in recent years – by 16% from 2013 to 2015 alone.

Deutsche Messe is once again awarding prizes for modern hand-made carpets of out- standing quality and unique design. The Awards are seen as the top international accolade for this product group. Winners will be chosen in various categories by an International Jury of experts from the design and carpet industries. They look for innovations in form, colour and materials. Entries are judged on design and design.

Council subsidized the participation charges for its members, as under:

Built up Stand (s) : Rs. 12,971/- Per Sq. Mtr. Bare Space : Rs. 9,971/- Per Sq. Mtr.

Interested Member-Exporters may send their space requirements with booking amount. For detailed information, please visit Council's Web site at www.indiancarpets.com or contact CEPC at 91-11-2615-3466 & 67 and send your bookings at [email protected]

AN INVITE - DOMOTEX-2016

Buyers’ Gallery


BUYERS’ GALLERY

Glimpses


BUYERS’ GALLERY

MEMBER EXPORTERS' PARTICIPATION IN THE FAIR

A Report on Council's participation in Decorex 2015 at Johannesburg(South Africa) from 06-10 August 2015

Carpet Export Promotion Council alongwith following 10 registered member-exporters had participated and

showcased Handmade Woollen Carpets, Rugs, Durries, Bathmats, Handloom Rugs etc. in Decorex 2015 which was

held at Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand, South Africa. Council participated in Decorex 2015 with the financial

assistance from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry under MDA Scheme.

Sl. No. Name of the Participant Region

1. Annex Enterprises, Jaipur, Rajasthan

2. Anisa Home, Bhadohi, U.P.

3. Elegant Weavers, Panipat, Haryana

4. Narain Export, Kanpur, U.P.

5. Jai Raj International, Jaipur, Rajasthan

6. Jeyaar Exports, Bhadohi, U.P.

7. Mittal Overseas India, Panipat, Haryana

8. Natraj Rug Emporium, Bhadohi, U.P.

9. Peekay Corporation, Kanpur, U.P.

10. Sharad Exports, Panipat, Haryana


INTERNATIONAL EVENTS


REPORT-SOUTH AFRICA

The Organizers have allotted 10 booths of 12 sq.m.

each to CEPC in Grill Room which was an isolated

place and not connected with the main Exhibition

Halls. On the 1st day none of the visitors moved CEPC's

pavilion, which was reported to Ms. Sian Gutstadt,

Director and Ms. Angela Chatfield, General Manager of

Thebe Reed Exhibitions (Organizers of the Fair) during

their visit to CEPC's Pavilion and asked them why CEPC

was not allotted space in the main Exhibition Halls

despite the fact that CEPC booked the space well in

advance. They informed that at the time of booking of

space by CEPC there was no space available in the

main Halls though CEPC made booking of space well in

advance. However, after great persuasion and

requests the organizers have placed some signage

outside the Grill Room as well as at the Entrance of Hall

No.3, which resulted that on the second day more

visitors visited CEPC's pavilion in Grill Room, which

does not includes Carpet & Floor Coverings buyer.

On the third Day of the Fair i.e. on 8th August 2015

again we met the Director of the Organizers and

informed that none of the Carpets & Rugs buyers (as

per the list provided by the Organizers) visited CEPC's

pavilion. On our persistent requests the Organizers

have again provided a list of the buyers and their

Telephone Nos. who were contacted by the

participants but none of them were visited.

On 6th August 2015, the first day of the Fair, Her

E xc e l l e n c y M s . Ru c h i G h a n a s hy a m , H i g h

Commissioner, High Commission of India,

accompanied by Mr. Randhir Jaiswal, Consul General

and Mr. Naresh Kumar, Consul of Head of Chancery

visited CEPC's Pavilion and interacted with CEPC's

Exhibitors. Mr. P.D. Chatterjee, Assistant Director of

the Council was deputed to South Africa to help the

participants in Decorex 2015. He introduced the

exhibitors to the High Commissioner and facilitated her

visit to the stalls. The Indian Exhibitors were displayed

wide variety of Handmade Woollen Carpets, Durries,

Bath Mats, Handloom carpets etc which was well

appreciated by the High Commissioner. Publicity

materials and profile of the Indian participants were

provided to the High Commissioner for her information.

The High Commissioner of India desired that in the next

Fair there should be India Pavilion in the main

Exhibition Hall where CEPC & EPCH should be allotted

space by the Organizers for proper branding of Indian

products and to create India's identity. The publicity

materials were distributed amongst the visitors during

the fair and briefed them about forthcoming India

Carpet Expo and requested them to visit India Carpet

Expo in Varanasi from 11th to 14th October 2015.

The Consulate General of India arranged Business

Networking Meet on 6th August 2015 at the Royal India

Restaurant, Johannesburg to interact with Indian

Delegation to Decorex 2015 where representatives of

the South African Chamber of Commerce, Indian

Exhibitors and Officials of CEPC, EPCH were invited.

This was the good initiative of the Consulate General of

India and appreciated by all.

Decorex is basically largest retail fair for Furniture,

Kitchen goods, Bedroom & Bathrooms in South Africa

held in four halls i.e. Hall Nos.3, 4, 5 & 6. In addition

there were two Rooms i.e. Ball Room ( Art Gallery) &

Grill Room (International Pavilion) where India and

China's


REPORT-SOUTH AFRICA

pavilion were set up. There were 31% of the 56100

visitors visited the fair. The extensive trade marketing

campaign supported by South African Tourism,

consisted of partner website advertising. The buyers

were mainly from interior decorators, designers and

architects, to specifiers, hospitality buyers, retail

buyers and property developers from South Africa,

United Arab Emirates, Botswana, India, Switzerland,

Mauritius, China, United States, Australia, New

Zealand, Netherlands, France, Ghana, Namibia,

Kenya, Nigeria and Switzerland.

Themed the 'Home of Great Ideas', Decorex Joburg

brought a decor-hungry public more inspired ideas

than ever before. In addition to the comprehensive

showcase of the latest products and services from the

décor and design fraternities, the exhibition also laid

on a number of unique platforms to give visitors a taste

of the very latest décor, design and lifestyle trends...

Dedicated to all things interior, from lighting and

furnishings to wall décor and accessories, the newly

revamped Home Décor Hall was where visitors got to

see the classic-contemporary and impeccably

proportioned interiors that have made Patron of

Decorex, Stephen Falcke, world famous. It was also

here that Slate Interiors' Kirsten Di Clemente, who was

awarded this year's coveted Designer Spotlight feature,

got to show off her decorating stripes. Sponsored by

renowned textile and wallpaper house, Home Fabrics,

Di Clemente's stand comprised a sophisticated living-

room scene – complete with elegant fireplace – in a

smart palette of black, camel and soft pink, a triumph

in modern layering and textures that had visitors visibly

wowed.

A major crowd-puller, too, was the unveiling of the very

latest colour trends for 2016, courtesy of the show's co-

headline sponsor Plascon, which revealed – for the

first time – its much anticipated colour forecast for next

year in the vibrant Plascon Spaces installation. Firmly

rooted in the 21st century, with its pervasive sense of

adventure, and underpinned by an innate yearning for

social interaction, the Plascon 2016 Colour Forecast

was complemented by a display of the very latest paint

techniques–everything from gradated finishes,

weightless ombrés and powdery effects to floor-to-

ceiling all-over colour and carefully balanced light and

dark tones.

After its successful introduction last year, the Art

Gallery in the Ballroom was back, with its vast

collection of fine art and photography. Featuring the

pre-launch of the Nelson Mandela Opus.

Business Generated :

The participants generated business as under:

Order booked : Rs.1.98 crore & Business

under negotiation

Enquiry received. : 82

Suggestions / Recommendations : Publicity of Brand Image of Indian Carpets is required

for creating awareness about Indian Handmade

Carpets in South Africa.

We should participate in the specialized Fairs/

Exhibitions in South Africa on regular basis for

generating interest amongst the South African buyers.

There Organizers should make advance publicity

focusing Indian Carpets & Floor coverings in the show.

The Organizers should invite major Carpet importers,

wholesalers, Departmental Store/Chain stores etc. in

the Fair.


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A Report on Council's participation in Home Furnishing Expo at Shenzhen (China) from 07-09 August 2015

The Carpet Export Promotion Council alongwith following registered member-exporters had participated and

showcased Handmade Woollen Carpets, Rugs and other floor coverings in Home Furnishing Expo held at Shenzhen

(China) from 07-09 August 2015:

Council's participation in the above exhibition was approved by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). This

was Council's first participation in this Exhibition.


Sl. No. Name of the Participant Region

1. M/s A3 Concepts, Bhadohi, U.P.

2. M/s Chinar International, Noida, U.P.

3. M/s Faraghan Carpet Company, New Delhi

4. M/s Hasan Rugs Emporium, Bhadohi, U.P.

5. M/s Himalaya Collection, Bhadohi, U.P.

6. M/s Irfan Oriental Rugs, Bhadohi, U.P.

7. M/s Man Made, Jaipur. Rajasthan

8. M/s Pamposh International, Noida, U.P.

9. M/s Rajput Carpets, Mirzapur, U.P.

10. M/s Raheem & Son (Shah Mohammad), Bhadohi, U.P.

11. M/s Raheem International, Bhadohi, U.P.

12. M/s Rasheed Carpets, Bhadohi, U.P.

13. M/s Rugs Overseas, New Delhi

14. M/s Singh Enterprises, Bhadohi, U.P.

15. M/s Trend Overseas, Bhadohi, U.P.

16. Carpet Export Promotion Council New Delhi

REPORT-CHINA (Shenzhen)

The Home Furnishing Expo was organized by China Guangdong Home Textiles Association at China Shenzhen Exhibition & Convention Center and sponsored by China Hometextile Association Fabric & Shenzhen Bo Ao Exhibition Co.Ltd. The Home Furnishing Expo Shenzhen is the professional exhibition for Curtain Fabric and Home Furnishing Item. This exhibition has been held since 18 years (begin in 1997). The Exhibition was held in 80,000 sq.m. exhibition area covering 7 Halls and over 1000 exhibitors from China, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Korea & India showcased various range of products in this fair.

More than 30,000 professional buyers from China, Korea, Russia, UAE & Dubai visited the exhibition. Shenzhen Home Furnishing Expo is No.1 exhibition in China's Home Furnishing and has become the ideal platform for fellows and designers in home textile industry to share their experience and to promote industry growth. Council was allotted 180 sq.m. ( 15 booths of 12 sq.m. ) in Hall No.1 for 15 participants. The fair was inaugurated by Mr. Huang Jinquan, President of China Guangdong Home Textile Association. The Organizers offered one complimentary booth to CEPC

Brief about Home Furnishing Expowhere CEPC displayed posters and banners and distributed brochures to the visitors during the Fair. Home Furnishing Expo is also known as Shenzhen Hometex 2015. China Guangdong Hometextile Association (CGHTA) organized the Home Furnishing Expo from 07 August 2015 to 09 August 2015 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (SZCEC), Futian District, Shenzhen, China.

Home Furnishing Expo 2015 showcased the Home Decor Items such as curtains, bedding, towels, tablecloths, hotel textiles, fabrics, bedding fabrics, furniture fabrics, curtains, sofa, bedding accessories, accessories, fabric sofa, soft bed, carpet, wallpaper wall covering, home accessories, ornaments, textile fabric design, textile production machinery, tools, computer design systems, textile books, magazines, textile intermediary services.

In the previous Home Furnishing Expo 2015 held in 07-09 March, over 1,000 exhibitors participates in it and approx. 80,000 professional buyers visited from home country and abroad.



{Mr. Kuldeep R. Wattal, Chairman, CEPC together with Mr. Y.K. Sailas Thangal, CGI, Guangzhou, Shri Shiv Kr Gupta, ED, CEPC , President & representatives of Organising Committee of Shenzhen Fair in the opening ceremony of the Home Furnishing Expo held on 7th August 2015}

Early at 1997, China Guangdong Hometextile Association (CGHTA) was founded in Guangdong Province, the cradle of

China's modern home textile industry.

CGHTA is the first non-governmental organization of home textiles in China composed of home textile enterprises.

After more than 10 years' development, almost 300 home textiles enterprises have become our members, whose

product line includes curtain, upholstery fabrics, bedding stuff, tracery accessories, house decoration, interior

design, and trade media, etc.

Nowadays, CGHTA has carried weight in the Chinese home textiles industry and maintained good working

relationship with home textiles associations home and abroad.

Ever since the foundation of Guangdong Hometextile Association (GHA), all member units were working strikingly

under its leadership on planning a national textile and fabric exhibition.

In August 1997, the first National Textile and Fabric Exhibition was grandly held in Foshan City, Guangdong Province

by GHA and its members, opening a new era of the textile and fabric exhibition history for the whole country. The first

exhibition united trading, communication, information release, property protection and instructive consumption,

which turned it into a big success. The first trial resonated immediately around the line and public, arousing great

public attention from then on.




History of the Event



In 2004, the exhibition moved from Foshan to Guangzhou and renamed as “Hometextile China(CantonTex)”. Its function and scale were both greatly promoted. In 2007, the exhibition moved to Shenzhen, renaming “Interhometex Shenzhen Hometex”. The land scale was extended from about 30,000 square meters in Guangzhou to over 90,000 square meters in Shenzhen, while business scale from original home textile and fabric to other home decoration fields, making the exhibition functions more comprehensively. The exhibition in 2012 is confirmed as “Home Furnishing Expo- Shenzhen Hometex”. It will be the most influential exhibition in line that “incubates textile brands and leads fashion consumption”, witnessing the history of development of textile industry.


Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director cum

Secretary, Carpet Export Promotion Council was

deputed to coordinate Council's participation in the

Business GeneratedThough this Council participated first time in this Exhibition but the response was satisfactory. Participants

generated business worth Rs.1.39 crore and received a number of enquiries.

Objectives of organizing group participation in “The Fair”:• To project positive aspects of 'Brand India' image in the far Eastern market; • To invite attention of Chinese consumers on advantages of sourcing from India; • To meet with importers of Indian handmade carpets visiting the Fair from around the world; • Showcase capabilities of Indian suppliers of Indian handmade carpets, rugs and other Floor Coverings; • Increase export of Indian Handmade Carpets, Rugs and Other Floor Coverings to China and Far Easter markets. • Work towards narrowing down the overall trade balance between the two nations. • This was one of the events supported by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Ministry of Textiles.

Exports of Indian Carpets and other Floor coverings in China during the last three years were as under:

(Value In Rs Crore)

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

39.09 48.57 62.67



above fair and attended visitors during the fair.

Shri Y.K. Sailas Thangal, Consul General from

Consul General of India visited CEPC's stands

and interacted with the exhibitors eliciting their

views on market trend, buyer's preference and

further efforts needed in enhancing exports in

China.

The Exhibition offers upholstery Fabrics, Wall

paper, Ornament, Curtain, Tiles, Art Furniture,

Carpets & Rugs etc.

PublicityCEPC launched branding of Indian Carpets and

displayed Posters & Banners highlighting Indian

carpets in CEPC's booth during Home

Furnishing Expo Shenzhen.

Market PositionChina is a new up-coming focus market for Carpets &

Floor coverings. During the last five years China has

opened the market for import of carpets from India,

Pakistan and Iran for their domestic market due to

diversification of their handmade to machine made

carpets.

{Mr. Kuldeep R. Wattal, Chairman, CEPC discussing ways and means for branding & promotion of Indian Handmade Carpets in all the provinces of China with President of Shenzhen Fair togetherwith Mr. Y.K. Sailas Thangal, the CGI at Guangzhou & Mr. Shiv Kr Gupta, ED, CEPC}


Sl.No. Name of firm Place

1. M/s. Asian Handloom, Panipat, Haryana 2. M/s Benares Carpet Collection, Bhadohi, U.P. 3. M/s Chinar International, Noida, (U.P.) 4. M/s D.K. Enterprises, Panipat, Haryana 5. M/s Pamposh International, Noida, U.P. 6. M/s United Overseas, Panipat, Haryana

Brief Report on Council's participation in Autumn Fair International atBirmingham (UK) from 06-09 September 2015


Carpet Export Promotion Council organized participation of its Member-Exporters in Autumn Fair International form

06-09 September 2015 at NEC, Birmingham (U.K.).

Out of 10 members following 6 Member-Exporters had participated and showcased various range of Hand-knotted,

Hand-tufted Woollen Carpets, Silk Carpets, Handloom Durries, Rugs, Bath Mats, Braided Rag Rug, Hand-made

woolen/Cotton durries, Chain stitch Rugs etc. in the Autumn Fair International :

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The Council was provided built up stand of 12 sq. mtrs.

In Hall No.2 with Fascia, Chairs,Table, lights etc.

Brief about the FairThe 27th Autumn Fair International is organized by i2i

Events Group, London, UK from 6-9 September 2015 at

NEC, Birmingham, UK. This is the largest retail trade

exhibition in UK and one of the largest in Europe. The

Exhibition is covering 13 key product areas in the Home

and Gift Industry including Carpets & Floor coverings.

The Exhibition was held in 5 major halls of the NEC,

Halls 1,2,3,4 & 5 around the main Piazza in the total

gross area of 85,000 sq.m. There were 1,450

Exhibitors showcased their products in this Exhibition.

28000 trade visitors from 76 countries such as USA,

UK, France, Holland, Japan etc. visited the Exhibition. In

addition 76 of the top 100 retailers from UK visited the

Exhibition. There were 20 Indian companies selling

floor coverings as their principle or combined range of

products, all dispersed in home interiors section and

volume gift and home hall at the show excluding CEPC's

participants. Mr. P.K. Arora, Accountant of this Council

was deputed to coordinate Council's participation in the

above Exhibition . The fair was officially inaugurated by

Mr. Mark Shashoua, Louise Young, Naomi Barton

Mr. Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman of this Council

facilitated the visit of Shri R.B.S. Mani, Dy. Secretary

(IFW), Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India in the Exhibition.

Chairman, CEPC also arranged interaction meetings of

Mr. J.K. Sharma, Consul General alongwith Mr. B.C.

Pradhan Consul (Commercial) & Mr. R.B.S. Mani, Dy.

Secretary (IFW) with CEPC's Exhibitors in CEPC Pavilion

during the Exhibition.

Product SegmentsExhibition focused Contemporary Gift & Home, Table &

Kitchen, Gift Item, Home Interiors & Furniture,

Children's Gifts, Toys, Fashion, Jewellery & Accessories,

Carpets, Rugs & other Floor Coverings etc.

PublicityCEPC launched branding of Indian Carpets and

displayed Posters & Banners highlighting Indian

carpets in CEPC's booth during Autumn Fair

International. Publicity materials such as Brochure

were distributed to the visitors during the Exhibition.

2015 Seminar ProgrammeEach year Autumn Fair runs a seminar programme

dedicated to the most vital topics retailers face with

high profile expert speakers. From e-commerce to the

latest homeware trends, Autumn Fair keeps retails up-

to-date with the latest industry developments.

Market PositionUnited Kingdom is a potential market for Carpets, Rugs

& Floor coverings. During 2014-15 the exports of Indian

Handmade Carpets in the UK markets has been

showing slight downward trend as compared with the

figures of corresponding period of 2013-14 as would be

evident from the following table:

Business GeneratedThough this Council participated first time in this

Exhibition but the response was satisfactory.

Participants generated business worth Rs. 68.55 lakhs

and received enquiry.

Suggestions / Recommendation1. Organizers should invite more potential buyer of

Carpets & Floor coverings in the next Fair.

2. In order to attract buyers in CEPC's Pavilion

adequate publicity support is required from the

Organizers especially on Indian Carpets & Floor

coverings in all their publicity materials such as Fair

Brochures, Leaflets etc.

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

548.29 484.49 457.88

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(Value In Rs Crore)

Carpet Export Promotion Council organized participation of its Member-Exporters in the 1st INDIA TREND FAIR 2015

from 27th to 29th October, 2015 in Hall No. 1F/B1F Bellesalle Shibuya Garden, Tokyo, Japan. This activity was

approved by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. INDIA TREND FAIR 2015 was organized by Japan India Industry

Promotion Association-JIIPA (NPO), Tokyo, Japan in association with the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC),

The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC), The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), The

Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) & Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) and supported by the

Embassy of India, Japan.

A Brief Report on Council's participation in the INDIA TREND FAIR th th2015 in Tokyo (Japan) from 27 to 29 October, 2015


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(Mrs Deepa Gopala Wadhawa, Ambassador of India to Japan inaugurating the India Trend Fair 2015 by cutting the ceremonial ribbon alongwith the dignitaries on the dias on 27th Oct 2015 at Tokyo)


A digital videography prepared by the Carpet Export Promotion Council, showing the handmade carpet weaving &

manufacturing process etc. was screened in CEPC's information booth during the Fair. The Brochures of Rugs of

India, alongwith other Publicity materials were distributed amongst the Buyers/Visitors.

Various Exhibitors from India, i.e. Member-Exporters of AEPC, ISEPC, TEXPROCIL & HEPC also showcased their

exhibits in their Stalls during TREND INDIA FAIR 2015 in Hall No. 1F/B1F Bellesalle Shibuya Garden, Tokyo, Japan.

The names of the participants in the TREND FAIR 2015 were published in their Official Catalogue.

The Organizers provided Built up stand of 12 sq. mtrs. each with fascia, chairs, lights etc. to the Participants in Hall

No. 1F/B1F Bellesalle Shibuya Garden, Tokyo, Japan.

The CEPC participants displayed various products such as Hand-knotted, Hand-tufted Woollen Carpets, Hand woven

Woollen Kilims, Cushions, Mats, Colour Box, Silk Carpets, Cotton Dhurries, Natural Rugs, Shawls etc. in the above

Exhibition. Shri P.S.C. Pillai, Executive Assistant was deputed to represent the Council's participation in the Show and

to assist the Exhibitors in displaying their products as well as to provide them other fair related assistance during

INDIA TREND FAIR 2015.


Sl.No. Name of Firm Region

1. M/s. Aishah International Khamaria, Bhadohi (U.P.)

2. M/s. A.S. International New Delhi

3. M/s. Cosy Creations (India) Jaipur (Rajasthan)

4. M/s. D.K. Enterprises Panipat (Haryana)

5. M/s. Sania Rug International Bhadohi (U.P.)

6. M/s. Shree Shyam Exports Panipat (Haryana)

7. M/s. Starling Silk Mills Pvt. Ltd. Malda (West Bengal)

8. M/s. Stone Age Rug Company Panipat (Haryana)

9. M/s. Village Carpet Dealers Srinagar (Kashmir)

10. M/s. Yak Carpet Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi

11. Carpet Export Promotion Council New Delhi

Interpreters were engaged by the Organizers to assist the Exhibitors in interacting with the Visitors / Buyers. Mrs. Deepa Gopala Wadhwa, Ambassador of India to Japan, accompanied by Mr. Sanjog Kapoor, First secretary (Trade), Embassy of India, Tokyo, Japan paid their visit to the CEPC's Stalls and interacted with the participants. The Ambassador had detailed discussions with all Participants of CEPC and enquired about the present market trends in Japan & future participation in the Fair.

The List of Exhibitors who participated in the INDIA TREND FAIR 2015 under the banner of CEPC & export statistics of Indian Handmade Carpets and other floor coverings were provided to the Ambassador, Embassy of India, Tokyo, Japan for their information. The Ambassador, EOI, Tokyo discussed various issues with regard to promotion of Indian Carpets in Japan.

{Mrs. Deepa Gopala Wadhwa, Ambassador of India to Japan, gathering information about the facilities provided in the fair in Tokyo}




The participants were of the opinion that the Organizers should give wide publicity for the future Exhibition and invite more Carpet Buyers for next Exhibition so that more Japanese buyers of Handmade Carpets visit the Show since this is not a specialized Fair for Carpets & Floor Coverings. The visit of the Officials from Embassy of India, Tokyo, Japan encouraged the CEPC's participants in the INDIA TREND FAIR 2015. The participants felt that the INDIA TREND FAIR 2015 provided an opportunity for promoting their exports in Japan.

INDIA TREND FAIR 2015 was the 1st Fair organized by JIIPA. Council's participation in the above Show, along with 10 Member-Exporters provided an opportunity for the Buyers & Suppliers to come together for 3 days to network with their Suppliers, Indian Exporters and other floor covering professionals to discuss current Industry issue and get business done.

The CEPC's Participants have not received any Orders on the spot, but they have received some enquiries from the visiting Buyers and negotiated some business. The participants felt that the INDIA TREND FAIR 2015 provided an opportunity for promoting their exports in Japan.

We are organizing Exhibition – Cum Sale{Stalls have been allotted to the participating members}

st th(from 1 -15 November 2015)

RAJIV GANDHI HANDICRAFTS BHAWAN (SHILPI HAAT), NEW DELHIWith exclusive range of Indian Handmade Carpets (Woollen and Silken as well), Rugs, Cotton Durries,

Woollen Durries, & Other Floor Coverings made by the Weavers, Artisans from

Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Jaipur, Kashmir, Panipat, Noida & other carpet producing belts.

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1.0 Visit to the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, on 21st October 2015: 1.1 The delegation, accompanied by Mr. G. Srinivasa Rao, Consul (Trade, Commerce and Education) from the Indian Consulate General, New York was received by Prof Rajasekhar Vangapati, the Registrar of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York. The interaction was held with the following Representatives of FIT :

A delegation led by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary to the Govt of India, Ministry of Textiles with the following members, visited New York, United States Of America (USA) in connection with the followings: 1. Promotion of export of Indian Carpets and rugs 2. Promotion of jute diversified products3. Collaboration of National Institute of Technology (NIFT) with Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York (i) Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India (ii) Mr. Sudhir Tripathi, Director General, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi (iii) Mr. A. Madhukumar Reddy, Joint Secretary (Coordination & Jute), Ministry of Textiles (iv) Mr. Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, Carpet Export Promotion Council

Tour Report of the Delegation led by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Panda, IAS, Secretary (Textiles) on visit to New York City, USA 21st-23rd October 2015

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(i) Dr. Giacomo Oliva, Vice President of Academic Affairs(ii) Mr. Steven Frumkin, Dean of Business and Technology (iii) Mr. Deirdre Sato, Dean for International Education(iv) Mr. Sass Brown, Assistant Dean of art and Design; (v) Mr. Jeffrey Silberman, Chair of Textile Development and Marketing(vi) Mr. Eileen Karo, Chair of Fashion Design(vii) Ms. Susanne Goetz, Professor of Textile Surface Design


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1.2 A luncheon meeting was held with Dr. Giacomo Oliva, Vice President for Academic Affairs, FIT, New York. During the meeting the Dean of International Education, three Departmental Chairs and the Registrar were present. The meeting started with Dr. Giarcomo Oliva, Vice president of Academic affairs at FIT welcoming the Indian delegation and dwelling briefly on the long standing ties between FIT & NIFT. Therefore, Dr. S.K. Panda, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India, made a Power Point Presentation on “Evolution of Fashion in India through interplay of Tradition and Modernity” as well as on the growth of NIFT over last three decades from modest beginnings in 1986 to its present position, as the premier fashion institute of India with professionally managed 15 campuses across the length and breadth of the country. The focus of the presentation was on the Indian Fashion tradition, which has emerged out of culture and folklore of India and how NIFT has emerged as a leader in fashion education integrating the tradition with modern creative thinking. During the meeting, it was noted that the collaboration which began in 1997 focused on faculty training and curriculum up gradation. From 2011, under the revised MoU, the focus has been on student exchange with a dual degree for the NIFT Under gradating Programme. Under the MoU, to be signed in August 2016, the Vice President for Academic Affairs was requested that efforts be made to include faculty training and curriculum upgradation once again under the revised MoU. After discussions, it was decided that FIT and NIFT will work on draft of a MoU for a wider academic collaboration which would inter-alia, include:

(a) Extension of existing Dual Degree Programme (b) Extension of Dual Degree to Masters in Fashion Management and Masters Level Design Progarmmes (c) Broader academic collaboration including Student Exchange (of flexible durations), Faculty Exchanges, Support on Syllabus / Curriculum restructuring, Appropriate Technology Transfer etc. (d) Customized Textile and Craft cluster Study tour in India for FIT students

1.3 Tour of FIT Campus: Accompanied by Ms. Susanne Goetz, Prof of Textile Surface Design and Mr. Rajasekhar Vangapaty, Registrar, the delegation toured the campus of FIT and saw the facilities relating to Textile Development and Marketing, textile samples design and fashion design labs. During the tour, it was noted that apart from being equipped with the latest machinery, the labs provided free access to students to use the machinery as well as the material required for their work. In this context, it was felt to explore possibility of collaboration between NIFT and Textiles Committee for usage of labs.

1.4 Interaction with NIFT students at FIT: The visit to FIT culminated in the interaction with nine (out of total ten) students of NIFT doing the dual degree programme at FIT presently. The students mentioned that the existing facilities in FIT are highly conducive for the students to do creative work in areas of their interest. They mentioned that the labs were open till 2 am and that IFT “Black Board” platform provided for a sound communication system with the students who can check the academic requirements on the website and also submit their assignments on-line. In this context, the students suggested that NIFT faculty who visit FIT, in order to appreciate the possibilities of adopting the similar practices which merit emulation by NIFT.

1.5 The visit to FIT was found to be useful. DG, NIFT was requested to take steps for consolidating and taking the existing level of engagement between NIFT and FIT for benefit of the institutions and students.

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2.0 Meetings with BMT Commodity Corporation and Oriental Rug Importers Association (ORIA) on 22nd October 2015:

2.1 Meeting with BMT Commodity Corporation: BMT Commodity Corporation located in New York which was founded in 1922 is a diversified international merchant with present emphasis on importing crude, semi- manufactured, fully manufactured raw materials for industry in USA. This Corporation used to be among the largest importers and distributors of jute products in North America. The primary imports of jute goods included hessian, cloth, hessian bags, specialty products, jute yarn and jute Carpet Backing Cloth. During the interaction with Mr. John, the present COO of the Corporation and Mr. William D Yaffa, who is head of jute trading operations, it was noted that the present trade of the Company is confined to cloth and bags for erosion control and for nursery. He mentioned that the imports have reduced because of replacement of hessian by synthetics. He further mentioned that owing to the cost advantage of synthetics and the direct import of jute products by the retailers, the number of jute importers in the country have reduced from 125 to 4, at present. In the context of the number of importers reducing to 4, the group noted that the impact of e-commerce and direct access to retailers has become very important. The National Jute Board and Indian Jute Mills Association should focus on targeting retailers directly under the Export Market Development Assistance Programme while conducting road shows, Buyers- Seller Meets, etc.


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2.2 Visit of ABC Carpet Showroom: ABC Carpet and Home is a major carpet importer in the US, with a massive presence in the US market in terms of inventory and sales volume. The delegation visited the ABC Showroom in Broadway and interacted with the Managing Director of ABC Carpet and Home, Mr. Talal Zubair, who informed that this Company has several manufacturing / sourcing units located in India and other places for sourcing carpets from across the world. It was noted that there is considerable scope for increasing the carpet exports to USA. The Chairman, CEPC explored the prospects of increasing the volume of carpet exports to USA with Mr. Zubair.

2.3 Meeting with Mr. Reza Momeni, President, Oriental Rug Importers Association (ORIA), New Jersey: During the luncheon meeting with ORIA, Members of the Oriental Rug Importers Association highlighted two issues, viz., the strategy for carrying forward “Rugs of India” brand and resolution of issues by ORIA and CEPC through collaborative efforts. A presentation on the proposed Ad Campaign was made by Mr. Stu Herman. Thereafter the issue relating to generalized System of Preferences (GSP) wherein it was noted that the hand-tufted carpets have not been included in the cleared list by USA under GSP, which issue has to be taken up with the American Government by the ORIA in association with CEPC. Secretary (Textiles) mentioned that while the matter will be pursued through the Indian Embassy, the ORIA and CEOPC may also take up appropriate legal counsel recourse on the issue.

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3.0 Meeting with Mr. Joseph Hakimian, Proprietor, FJ Hakimian Inc., New York and meeting with Mr. Davir Kuan of Jute, USA LLC on 23rd October 2015:

3.1 Meeting with Joe Hakimian: FJ Hakimian Inc. is a gallery focusing on handmade carpets and non-woven textiles and plant-fibre mats. This Company is exploring scope to market products made with exotic fibres. The discussion was held on sourcing of natural fibre mats from India. Mr. Joe Hakimian was interested in interacting with textile experts in India, who have a fair knowledge and expertise in working with natural fibres, jute and banana fibre, coir etc. A list of firms who supply natural fibres (as in available with NJB) was handed over to Mr. Joe Hakimain. Mr. Hakimian stated that he shall mail the pictures of samples of woven carpets to the MOT and the National Jute Board for pursuing the matter. Mr. Hakimain was informed of the MoU with National Institute of Design (NID) and was also advised to mail the details to NJB who could then place the requirements on the web site / blog for sourcing such expertise / products.

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3.2 Meeting with Mr. David Knigt of Go-Jute: Go-Jute USA is a subsidiary of Go Jute International based in

England and it currently dealing with import of jute products from Kolkata. Mr. David Knight, Managing

Agent mentioned that the scope for sale of jute diversified products is likely to increase in the USA as

some of the States such as California and Connecticut have banned the use of plastics and some other

States are likely to follow suit. As a result, the use of bio-degradable shopping bags is likely to increase

substantially after an year or two, as the implementation will take effect after two years. Go-Jute is a

major importer of Diversified Jute Bags. At present Go-Jute is paying money in advance and is importing

four containers of diversified jute products in a month. When asked of the suggestions for improving

export of jute diversified products to USA, he mentioned that the existing quality is very good. However,

there are problems relating to assured delivery in quality and time. He also mentioned that customs duty

issues are required to be resolved as, at present, there are some fluctuations based on the type of

product. For instance the import Duty on Jute Bags is 7.2% and Jute Rugs is 3.3%. for coir rugs it is 0%.

These issues are required to be taken up with the American Government through the Embassy.

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4.0 Meeting with Empire state Development on 23rd October 2015: The delegation, accompanied by Ms. Pervin Press of the Indian Consulate, then met Ms. Claire McLeveighn, Vice President, Trade and Investment, Global New York and Mr. Lennox W. Ruiz, Director, International Division of the New York State Government. Empire State Development is the New York's Chief Economic Development Agency which is promoting investment, new entrepreneurs and start-ups through interventions such as tax benefits, foreign trade shows and export assistance for business. Secretary, Textiles referred to the emphasis laid by Hon'ble Prime Minster on promoting “Start up” entrepreneurs in India and about various possibilities of working together with the Indian Textile Industry for setting up of ware-housing and importing goods for manufacture of export oriented goods in areas relating to jute geotextiles, carpets and garmenting. It was noted that ESD's initiative of “STARTUPNY” Progarmme allow for no taxes for 10 years for qualifying businesses. In addition, such businesses are allowed to partner world class Universities to take advantage of expertise of the faculties and the energies of the students. It was noted that this model enables start-ups to benefit from then hand-holding with academic and research institutions.

5.0 The tour of the delegation concluded with the final meeting held with the ESD on 23rd October 2015. In the evening, a dinner was hosted by the Consulate General of India, New York for the Indian delegation.

Sd/- Secretary (Textiles) 28.10.2015

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Membership subscription for the year 2015-16 was due in April, 2015. As per Carpet Export Promotion Council’s

Memorandum & Articles of Association, the Annual Membership was to be paid before 30th April of each year.

Members who have not renewed their membership, may kindly renew the same by sending Multi-City Cheques /

Bank Demand Drafts / Pay Orders, drawn in favour of the “Carpet Export Promotion Council”, payable at New

Delhi. Bills to this effect have already been sent to you separately on your notified addresses. As per provisions of

“Artical-14” the “Annual Member Ship Subscription” received after 30th April attracts late fee of Rs. 250/-

Please renew your Membership at the earliest, if not done, to make your self eligible for the coming events of CEPC.

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Membership Subscription Ready ReckonerCategory of Membership Membership Late free Service Total Membership Subscription Rs. Rs. Tax @ 14% Rs. Subscription to be paid Rs. Member whose Export Performance was below Rs. 25 lakhs in any of the 1,000.00 250.00 175.00 1425.00 three preceding years.

Member whose Export Performancewas Rs. 25 lakhs or above in any of 2000.00 250.00 315.00 2565.00the three preceding years.

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The tax department has said that Goods and Services Tax (GST) can be implemented anytime in 2016, once the Bill is passed. Speaking at the 3rd CII Global Tax Summit organized in Delhi, Mr. V.K. Krishan, Member Service Tax, CBEC, Ministry of Finance clarified that missing the 1st April, 2016 deadline does not mean going to 1st April 2017. GST can be implemented anytime during the year, once the Bill is passed.

Assuring that the revenue neutral rate would not exceed 20 per cent, Krishnan said a committee is already working on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structure and is expected to submit its report very shortly.

In addition, the empowered committee is working with think-tank NIPFP on the revenue neutral rate based on a fresh set of data, he said.

GST, once rolled out, will subsume various levies like excise, service tax, sales tax, octroi, etc, and ensure a single indirect tax regime for the entire country. Mr. Krishnan reiterated that drafting of the GST law has already been done and it will be forwarded to the empowered committee for its inputs.

Then, it will be put up for public comments. In addition, the draft Place of Supply rules will be made public for feedback.

Although the government had planned to roll out GST, which is touted as the most comprehensive indirect tax reform since Independence, from April 1, 2016, it looks difficult as the Constitution Amendment Bill is stuck in the Rajya Sabha.

"Industry needs to identify challenges in the transitional provisions to the new GST legislation as well as suggest solutions to the problems," he said.

He also spoke of the need to create a state-level GST secretariat in which senior officials from the Centre and states should come together for interactions in institutionalized arrangements.

GST can be implemented any time, once Bill passed: CBEC

SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY CEPC

The Indian carpet industry is very vibrant and has considerable potential for growth, especially in the area of carpet exports. The industry is growing with its utmost glory from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. However, outdated technology, labour law issues, lack of knowledge and design innovation and infrastructural facilities in some of the rural areas in these states are major barriers that have been making this industry less competent as compared to other carpet supplying countries. In order to salvage this situation, the Office of

the DC(Handicrafts), Government of India decided to conduct Seminars / Workshop programs under the Research and Development Scheme.

The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) was sanctioned a total seven Seminars / Workshops to be undertaken at six different locations across five States. Prior to the start of the Seminars / Workshop programs in these states. Out of the allotted Seminars, one in Srinagar has been taken up in June 2015 and 2nd one was held at Jaipur in October 2015. Seminar at Panipat, Agra, Varanasi and at New Delhi will be held in the coming months.


GST


A Seminar on Export Promotion of Handmade Carpets was organized by the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC)

on 28th & 29th October, 2015 in association with Rajasthan Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters Association (RCMEA)

under the aegis of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

The Seminar was inaugurated by Mr. Kuldeep R. Wattal, Chairman, CEPC. Chairman, CEPC. Chairman, CEPC welcomed Mr. Rishi Mohan Yadav, Jt. Commissioner of Customs & Exercise, Jaipur, Dy. Commissioner of Customs & Excise, Jaipur, Ms. Rosemary Huten, Branch Manager, ECGC Jaipur, President & Secretary of RCMEA, Vice-Chairman, CEPC, Members of the Committee of Administration of CEPC and the member-exporters present in the Seminar. Mr. Kuldeep R. Wattal, Chairman, CEPC narrated the gatherings about the present status of Indian Carpet Industry and contribution of Rajasthan Carpet Industry in this regard. He also informed that Rajasthan Carpet

A BRIEF REPORT OF THE TWO DAYS SEMINAR ON EXPORT PROMOTION OF INDIAN HANDMADE CARPETS ON 28TH & 29TH OCTOBER, 2015 AT JAIPUR

{Mr. Kuldeep R. Wattal, Chairman, CEPC in his valedictory speech welcoming the distinguished guests in the two day Seminar on promotion of Indian Handmade Carpets at Jaipur on 28th October 2015}

Industry is placed themselves in the Map of Indian Handmade Carpet Industry by producing unique types of carpets and other floor coverings which is a great demand in the world market and suggested that it should go further in this path. He also mentioned that the Rajasthan Carpet Industry at present facing problems on account of shortage of weaver and informed that with the vigorous efforts by the Council, the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has sanctioned Carpet Weaving Training Centres in Jaipur, Dausa etc. and CEPC in association with RCMEA will open these training centres for produce new weavers of handmade carpets in Rajasthan.

SEMINAR SERIES

Mr. Rishi Mohan Yadav, Jt. Commissioner of Customs & Excise, Jaipur informed the gatherings about the facilities being provided by Customs to the exporters especially carpet exporters; viz;

Ms. Rosemany Huten, Branch Manager, ECGC, Jaipur in her speech informed the gatherings about various schemes of the ECGC and suggested the member-exporters to take advantages of the same. She in this regard, offered their services at any time for any clarifications etc.

Ms. Rosemany Huten, Branch Manager, ECGC, Jaipur addressing the gatherings about various schemes of the ECGC }

{Mr. Rishi Mohan Yadav, Jt. Commissioner of Customs & Excise, Jaipur addressing the gathering at the Seminar}


SEMINAR SERIES - Jaipur

1. In tune with the Government of India initiative on ease of doing business and Prime Minister's digital India programme, the Customs department has taken up many new steps for facilitation of imports and exports as a Regulator and Facilitator.2. The Customs Department already makes available facilities for one E-filing of export documents through the ICE GATE portal and als9o from service centres functioning at the concerned ports.3. The system provides for disbursement of drawback online as per drawback rates displayed on site.4. Similarly the exporters may indicate their preference for availing benefits of exports promotion schemes. Presently, exporters of carpets can avail reward rates prescribed to the particular ITC (HS) codes of the carpets under MEIS Scheme.5. Status holders have been permitted custom clearances for import and export on self- declaration basis.6. In line with the objectives to facilitate trade and improve ease of doing business many major measures have been taken by CBEC during last one year viz; i. 24X7 Customs Clearance. ii. Implementation of risk Management System (RMS). iii. Jaipur customs has provided facilities of Bonded Trucking for transportation of Import/Export of cargo by M/s. CONCOR, ICD,

{View of the large gathering attending the two days Seminar on promotion of Handmade Carpets at Jaipur}

Kanakpura, Jaipur to Air Cargo Complex, New Custom House, IGI Airport, New Delhi and all Major ports and vic-versa. iv. Single Window Project-Online message exchange. v. Adoption of Digital Signature vi. Reduction in mandatory documents for imports and exports. vii. Setting up of Customs Clearance Facilitation Committee (CCFC). viii. Reducing / eliminating of printouts in Customs clearance has been done by issue of circular dated 01.10.2015 in respect of GAR 13 forms, TP copy of transport permit, shipping bill. ix. Rationalization of penal provision. x. Withdrawal of Prosecution in certain circumstances.

7. Apart from the above Grievance redressal and trade facilitation mechanism in Customs has been set-up which deal with the following I. For addressing grievances relating to the complaints against corrupt practices by officers, delay in decision making against merits of the decision taken by the officers of the customs department have a vigilance organization headed by DG (Vigilance). ii. Each customs office has got Public Relation Officers for providing information on technical or administrative matters. iii. The trade can meet senior officers on matters on delay in customs clearance. iv. A Public Grievance Committee also exists in each Commissionarate and this Committee is


SEMINAR SERIES- Jaipur

holding regular meetings with the trade at Custom Head Quarter at Jaipur. Similarly, permanent Trade Facilitation Committee having representatives of trade, stake holders like custodians, airlines etc. is held at regular intervals to address the problems faced by the importers and exporters. v. The trade can also avail online filing of Grievance through the CPGRAM PORTAL which ensures time bound reply by the senior officers. The department has also got post of Ombudsmen at major places with defined jurisdiction to address the problems faced by the importers & exporters. On the query of members, Mr. Yadav informed that his office is available for any clarification and ready to redress the problems faced by the exporters or importers in this regard.

{Mr. Siddh Nath Singh, Immediate Past Chairman, CEPC addressing the gathering at two days Seminar at Jaipur}

Mr. Siddh Nath Singh, Immediate Past Chairman, CEPC in his address mentioned about the capability of Indian Handmade Carpet Industry. He in this regard informed the members that a Skill Development Council of Handicrafts & Carpets has been set up by the Government and the Council has engaged a

{Mr. M.R. Sharaf of M/s. M.R. Saraf & Co., Jaipur placing his views about the Importance of such seminars being organized by CEPC with the

regional outfits}

Mr. M.R. Sharaf of M/s. M.R. Saraf & Co., Jaipur informed the gatherings about the specialty of Rajasthan Handmade Carpet Industry which is an old age industry and also of the opinion that during his tenure in export business he had witnessed various ups and downs in the carpet industry and termed this time as a sun-set period and suggested that there is an urgent need for revival of the industry for which active support of the government is required by way of financial as well as procedural.

{Mr. M.P. Sharma of M/s. Oscar Exports, Jaipur addressing the audience during the two day Seminar at Jaipur}

Mr. M.P. Sharma of M/s. Oscar Exports, Jaipur in his address suggested the exporters to create innovative designs, pattern and sizes as per requirement of the present consumer to survive in the industry otherwise it

will not be possible for the Indian Handmade Carpet Industry to grow further as the Indian Handmade Carpet Industry is facing threat not only from lower quality carpet carpets of Pakistan, Nepal but also from machine made carpets from China, Iran,. Turkey etc. Therefore, there is a need for new innovations in the Indian Carpet Industry with minimum cost component.



{Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director, CEPC informing the gathering about the need of the hours while seeking the involvement of the regional associations during the crises period so that views expressed during such

seminars can be placed before the competent authorities}

Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director, CEPC in his address informed that there is a need to create innovation by the manufacturers and exporters of Rajasthan according to the need of the hour so that the industry can survive in the world market. He also mentioned that during recently concluded India Carpet Expo at Varanasi it has been noticed that there is a demand of new innovations. Therefore, industry should focus on new marketing trends for which R&D is essential.

CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION:

1. There is an urgent need for revival of 3% interest

subvention for the handmade carpet industry.

2. 2% additional bonus benefit under MIES should be

revived.

3. There is a need for opening of carpet weaving

training centres in Rajasthan to deal with the

shortage of weavers

in the state.

4. Skill Development Programme should be

launched in Rajasthan to upgrade the skills of the

trained weavers.

5. There is a need for launching R&D programme

through CEPC.

Management Company who are preparing the parameter of skills of various stages of carpet right from spinning of wool to finishing and the same is being circulated by the Council to the manufacturer-exporters of carpets for their comments and inputs. He also suggested the members that as and when the same is received by them, they should give their inputs in the matter.


PROFORMAFOR SUBMITTING ANNUAL & QUARTERLY

EXPORT PERFORMANCE

IEC NO....………............................ CEPC RCMC No.................................Name & address of the Company / Organization.………………………......................................Financial Year… (April-March)Quarter......……………(April-June / July – September / October-December / January-March

Grand Total.....................................……….

Signature..............................................…….

Name.....................................................…….

Designation..............................................….

Seal.....................................................………

INSTRUCTIONS1. Please do not club countries together and do not mention markets, regions or continents e.g. specify Saudi

Arabia instead of writing Middle East or specify Germany instead of writing Europe.

2. This statement of quarterly exports signed by authorized signatory, including NIL returns be forwarded to CEPC

by 15th day of the month following the Quarter.

3. With export returns of the last quarter of every financial year please send the annual exports return and the

target set for the next financial year in the same proforma.

CARPET EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL

Description of items ITC Harmonized Name of the CIF in Rs.Lakhs Imported Code Number Country total

Description of ITC Harmonized Name of Country FOB Value Rs. Lakhs FOB Value items exported Code Number (item wise) (item wise (item wise) foreign as per Shipping currency Bill

SSI Non-SSI Total Foreign Total Currency

EXPORTS

IMPORTS

Grand Total......................................…….

PROFORMA

A high level delegation under the leadership Shri Virender Singh, Hon'ble Member of Parliament , Bhadohi constituency had a fruitful meeting with Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry on 1st October 2015. The delegation discussed various burning issues related with the handmade carpet with the Hon'ble Minister by the captains of the trade and Carpet Export Promotion Council which includes Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC, Shri Abdul Rub, 2nd Vice Chairman, CEPC, Shri Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Senior Member of Committee of Administration, CEPC together with Shri Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director cum Secretary, CEPC. It was brought into the kind notice of the Hon'ble Minister by Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC that when the CEPC came into existence and the Ministry of Commerce couldn't facilitate schemes and funds directly to a large pool of people. The Council's view was to bring both small manufacturer and exporters under one roof to showcase their products to international buyers which we do it through “Expos” and participation in “Trade Fairs” and at the same time we educate and keep them abreast about the latest products. But at the present the most crucial challenges for the CEPC in terms of promoting the handmade carpet sector which had made substantial progress in exports. Therefore it demands that the Government should consider restoration of “Interest Subvention” scheme which was started by the Government for the handicraft carpet sector was helpful and exporters were getting competitive but suddenly it was withdrawn last year without any consultation with CEPC and any valid reason. Interest subvention scheme of 3% for employment oriented export sector was discontinued from 31st March 2014. Again, in the new foreign trade policy 2015-20, announced on 1st April 2016, it is stated that this scheme would be restored from 1st April 2015 and to be notified later, however, till now no such notification has reportedly been issued. Since the exports are declining continuously, this scheme should be started and restored immediately with retrospective effect from 1st April 2015 to boost the exports as the high interest rates are making our exports uncompetitive in the global market.

The Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shri Virender Singh has requested to consider the request of CEPC and issue the necessary notification for restoration of 3% Interest Subvention with immediate effect. The Hon'ble Minister assured the delegation that Ministry will extend all possible help to the CEPC.

Chairman, CEPC makes a strong pitch for immediate restoration of “Interest Subvention” to Carpet exporters, with retrospective effect from 1st April 2015, as the high interest rates are making our exports uncompetitive in the global market


MEETING WITH-HMoCI

{A High Level Delegation of CEPC lead by Shri Virender Singh, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bhadohi constituency met the Hon’ble Union Minister for Commerce & Industry together with Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC, Shri Abdul Rub, 2nd Vice Chairman, CEPC, Shri Mukesh K Gupta, Sr

Member of COA, CEPC and Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director um Secretary}

A high level delegation under the leadership Shri Virender Singh, Hon'ble Member of Parliament , Bhadohi constituency had a fruitful meeting with Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry on 1st October 2015. The delegation discussed various burning issues related with the handmade carpet with the Hon'ble Minister by the captains of the trade and Carpet Export Promotion Council which includes Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC, Shri Abdul Rub, 2nd Vice Chairman, CEPC, Shri Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Senior Member of Committee of Administration, CEPC together with Shri Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director cum Secretary, CEPC. It was brought into the kind notice of the Hon'ble Minister by Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC that when the CEPC came into existence and the Ministry of Commerce couldn't facilitate schemes and funds directly to a large pool of people. The Council's view was to bring both small manufacturer and exporters under one roof to showcase their products to international buyers which we do it through “Expos” and participation in “Trade Fairs” and at the same time we educate and keep them abreast about the latest products. But at the present the most crucial challenges for the CEPC in terms of promoting the handmade carpet sector which had made substantial progress in exports. Therefore it demands that the Government should consider restoration of “Interest Subvention” scheme which was started by the Government for the handicraft carpet sector was helpful and exporters were getting competitive but suddenly it was withdrawn last year without any consultation with CEPC and any valid reason. Interest subvention scheme of 3% for employment oriented export sector was discontinued from 31st March 2014. Again, in the new foreign trade policy 2015-20, announced on 1st April 2016, it is stated that this scheme would be restored from 1st April 2015 and to be notified later, however, till now no such notification has reportedly been issued. Since the exports are declining continuously, this scheme should be started and restored immediately with retrospective effect from 1st April 2015 to boost the exports as the high interest rates are making our exports uncompetitive in the global market.

The Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shri Virender Singh has requested to consider the request of CEPC and issue the necessary notification for restoration of 3% Interest Subvention with immediate effect. The Hon'ble Minister assured the delegation that Ministry will extend all possible help to the CEPC.

CHAIRMAN, CEPC MAKES A STRONG PITCH FOR IMMEDIATE RESTORATION OF “INTEREST SUBVENTION” TO CARPET EXPORTERS, WITH RETROSPECTIVE EFFECT AS THE HIGH INTEREST RATES ARE MAKING OUR EXPORTS UNCOMPETITIVE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET


{A High Level Delegation of CEPC lead by Shri Virender Singh, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Bhadohi constituency met the Hon’ble Union Minister for Commerce & Industry together with Shri Kuldeep Raj Wattal, Chairman, CEPC, Shri Abdul Rub, 2nd Vice Chairman, CEPC, Shri Mukesh K Gupta,

Sr. Member of COA, CEPC and Mr. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Executive Director cum Secretary}

MEETING WITH-HMoCI

FTA Section

India is likely to sign the comprehensive Free Trade

Agreement (FTA) with and soon following Australia Chile

a renewed push to the pacts.

"We are very close to signing with Chile. We are also FTA

having next level discussion with Australia for FTA

agreement and we hope to conclude soon," Department

of Commerce Joint Secretary Mr. Dammu Ravi told

reporters.

He was speaking on the sidelines of industry

consultation meeting on Regional Comprehensive

Economic Partnership (RCEP) Negotiations organized

by CII here. He interacted with industry members to

better understand the Indian industry's concerns.

Mr. Ravi also said that the Centre hopes to sort out

problems in Broad-based Trade and Investment

Agreement (BTIA) with European Union (EU) and FTA

with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

FTA allows duty-free or low-duty trade in merchandise

between the signatories.

Mr. Ravi said that the Euro crisis, Yuan devaluation and

slowdown in global economy may hit India's exports and

government is taking measures to boost exports.

India likely to sign FTA with Australia, Chile soon

The Joint Secretary said that the

process of RCEP will only go forward

with the industry's input and how the

industry drives it.

According to Mr. Ravi, the next round

negotiations on RCEP agreement is

scheduled to be held at Busan in

South Korea in October this year. The

negot iat ions have moved into

advanced stage as members are now

finalizing the tariff modalities.

Mr. Ravi emphasized that around the

world tariffs have come down and hence tariffs are not a

major issue these days and said non-tariff barrier is

emerging as a major roadblock and this needs to be

tackled through these trade agreements.

"RCEP will help India further the aims and objectives of

its own "Look-East Policy. If RCEP materializes, it is

supposed to be one of the most vital free-trade blocs in

the world," Member of the Group Executive Board,

Mahindra & Mahindra Mr. Anish Shah said.

"The combined geo-political resources would put the

grouping into a totally different league, making it the

most important economic grouping of the world," he

added.

RCEP negotiations involves 10 members ASEAN

regional block and its six FTA partners that includes

India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New

Zealand.

RCEP negotiations have become extremely important

for Indian industry because of the presence India's

major trade and investment partners such as China,

Japan and South Korea in it.


FTA SECTION

In the last few months, the growth of textile and apparel exports from India had slowed down on account of various

internal and external factors. Realizing the turmoil that Indian exporters were facing in global markets, Shri Santosh

Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Textiles (I/C) had recommended a number of corrective actions to the

Ministry of Commerce and Industry in consultation with industry stakeholders. One of the major recommendations

was related to the enhancement of market coverage under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). The

Textiles Minister would like to express gratitude to Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister for Commerce and Industry, for

taking due note of the recommendations and amending MEIS as requested. The Export Promotion Councils and other

trade bodies have also appreciated this timely action, which will lead to improvement of textile and apparel exports

from India.

A Public Notice dated Oct 29, 2015 has been published by Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) regarding

extension in duty incentives under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). The duty benefit amendments

as part of the allocation have been increased from Rs 18,000 crore to Rs 21,000 crore for MEIS. Textile and apparel

sector has emerged as one of the major beneficiaries of the latest amendments in MEIS.

Launched in April 2015, the MEIS provided duty reward to eligible textile and apparel categories to an extent of 2% of

FOB value in countries falling under Group A (Traditional markets - USA, EU-28 and Canada) and a single country in

Group B (Emerging markets) viz. Japan. Later in July 2015, the scheme was amended wherein countries of Norway,

Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein were shifted from Group C (other markets) to Group A and 2% duty benefit was

provided for fabric exports to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Despite these additions, many important markets for handicrafts / carpets, yarn, fabrics, made-ups and garments

like Latin American countries, Russia and CIS countries, Turkey, etc. remained uncovered for duty reward. Indian

textile and apparel exporters had been demanding more comprehensive market coverage to set off the disadvantage

that they faced due to factors such as lack of FTAs with EU and USA, and higher interest and power rates than

competing countries. The recent amendment in MEIS has addressed these concerns of industry, thereby improving

industry sentiments.

In the recent amendment, the country coverage for all eligible textile and apparel categories has been extensively

extended. Eligible categories under HS Code Chapters 50 to 63 are now eligible for duty reward of 2% to all countries

of Group B, Group C and Group A countries. This means that the duty reward is now available to textile exporters in any

country globally. For eligible apparel and made-ups categories under HS Code Chapters 61 to 63, the duty reward has

been extended to all Group B countries in addition to Group A countries. Group B comprises of 140 countries covering

important emerging apparel and made-up markets like South Africa, Russia, China and Hong Kong, East and West

African countries, etc. Incentives in these additional markets would prove extremely beneficial to exporters.

Amendments in MEIS to boost textile and apparel exports


MEIS

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on his visit to Jammu and Kashmir announced a development package of Rs 80,000 crores for the state.

The Prime Minister said his government worked for 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,' and therefore it is essential for development to reach all parts of the country.

"The biggest task at hand here is to find work for the youth of Kashmir and Ladakh ... our youth should get the cheapest and the best education, and of global standards," he said, promising to create jobs for Kashmiri youth by improving education and promoting industries, including tourism and cashmere wool.

Jammu and Kashmir should return once again to the days when people from all parts of India saved money to visit the state. Besides tourism, attention was being given to sectors such as Pashmina, and Saffron, said Mr. Modi.

In his address at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium in Srinagar, he recalled former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee's message of “Kashmiriyat, Jamhooriyat, Insaniyat”..Citing that the atmosphere of gloom that pervaded India till recently has lifted over the last 17 months Mr. Modi said India is now considered the fastest growing major economy in the world.

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari, and Union MoS Mr. Jitendra Singh were also present on the occasion.


PM announces Rs 80,000 Cr. development package for Jammu and Kashmir

J&K-SECTION

SOURCE DGCI&S , KOLKATA DATA

73 COUNTRY - EXPORTS OF HANDMADE CARPETS & OTHER FLOOR COVERINGS DURING 2011-12,2012-13,2013-14 & 2014-15

Sl.No. COUNTRY VALUE IN RUPEES VALUE IN US $ VALUE IN RUPEES VALUE IN VALUE IN VALUE IN CRORES MILLION CRORES US $ MILLION RUPEES US $ MILLION 2012-13 2012-13 2013-14 2013-14 2014-15 2014-15

1 ARGENTINA 7.24 1.33 5.58 0.92 1.87 0.31 2 AUSTRALIA 179.42 33.00 201.71 33.34 220.07 35.99 3 AUSTRIA 26.39 4.85 43.53 7.19 36.87 6.03 4 AZEBAIJAN 3.98 0.73 2.13 0.35 2.01 0.33 5 BAHRAIN 5.61 1.03 10.49 1.73 6.88 1.13 6 BANGLADESH 1.92 0.35 0.11 0.02 0.12 0.02 7 BELARUS 3.38 0.62 2.71 0.45 – – 8 BELGIUM 72.07 13.25 93.99 15.54 96.76 15.83 9 BRAZIL 64.51 11.86 77.83 12.86 73.34 11.99 10 CANADA 118.81 21.85 141.19 23.34 131.24 21.46 11 CHILE 21.10 3.88 17.04 2.82 13.18 2.16 12 CHINA + TAIWAN 38.39 7.06 45.71 7.56 62.67 10.25 13 COLOMBIA 8.81 1.62 8.74 1.44 8.70 1.42 14 CROATIA 3.57 0.66 3.85 0.64 4.60 0.75 15 CYPRUS 1.13 0.21 0.63 0.10 1.59 0.26 16 CZECH RP 1.93 0.35 2.87 0.47 2.57 0.42 17 DENMARK 56.53 10.40 72.57 11.99 83.30 13.62 18 ECUADOR 1.30 0.24 2.28 0.38 0.57 0.09 19 EGYPT 8.55 1.57 9.02 1.49 2 0.21 3.31 20 ESTONIA 3.76 0.69 11.36 1.88 0.97 0.16 21 FINLAND 13.96 2.57 21.63 3.58 17.17 2.81 22 FRANCE 96.34 17.72 12.04 1.99 103.07 16.86 23 GERMANY 657.76 120.97 665.51 110.00 680.25 111.25 24 GREECE 13.20 2.43 14.46 2.39 16.59 2.71 25 HONG KONG 6.14 1.13 10.13 1.67 19.37 3.17 26 INDONESIA 5.48 1.01 1.07 0.18 4.72 0.77 27 IRAN 3.49 0.64 2.11 0.35 9.77 1.60 28 IRELAND 4.47 0.82 5.72 0.95 3.61 0.59 29 ISRAEL 13.79 2.54 12.09 2.00 22.44 3.67 30 ITALY 83.99 15.45 98.89 16.34 102.24 16.72 31 JAPAN 70.12 12.90 75.02 12.40 68.24 11.16 32 JORDAN 2.44 0.45 37.90 6.26 1.18 0.19 33 KAZHAKISTAN 1.55 0.29 0.95 0.16 1.41 0.23 34 KENYA 2.69 0.49 1.68 0.28 9.96 1.63 35 KOREA DPR + RP 14.32 2.63 15.41 2.55 28.03 4.58 36 KUWAIT 12.80 2.35 11.96 1.98 18.02 2.95 37 LATVIA 18.19 3.35 15.87 2.62 11.45 1.87 38 LEBANON 11.81 2.17 9.46 1.56 12.06 1.97 39 LUTHUANA 1.23 0.23 2.72 0.45 8.06 1.32 40 LUXEMBURG 1.33 0.24 1.87 0.31 0.87 0.14 41 MALAYSIA 29.66 5.45 23.25 3.84 66.44 10.87 42 MAURITIUS 3.96 0.73 5.74 0.95 2.63 0.43 43 MEXICO 17.12 3.15 21.41 3.54 21.68 3.55 44 NETHERLANDS 96.65 17.77 113.74 18.80 141.79 23.19 45 NEW ZEALAND 10.07 1.85 16.82 2.78 18.28 2.99 46 NORWAY 28.46 5.23 29.15 4.82 31.61 5.17 47 OMAN 2.22 0.41 6.07 1.00 4.65 0.76 48 PANAMA 13.05 2.40 6.76 1.12 8.01 1.31 49 PERU 3.28 0.60 2.31 0.38 1.91 0.31 50 PHILLIPINE 3.19 0.59 1.33 0.22 3.09 0.51 51 POLAND 18.89 3.47 27.36 4.52 22.32 3.65 52 PORTUGAL 32.07 5.90 37.84 6.25 40.84 6.68 53 PUERTO RICO 2.27 0.42 1.53 0.25 0.78 0.13 54 QATAR 19.64 3.61 29.24 4.83 25.17 4.12 55 ROMANIA 8.25 1.52 8.44 1.39 3.22 0.53 56 RUSSIA 30.37 5.59 40.10 6.63 31.82 5.20 57 SAUDI ARABIA 72.68 13.37 54.27 8.97 62.06 10.15 58 SINGAPORE 38.37 7.06 34.99 5.78 25.46 4.16 59 SLOVAK REP. 2.76 0.51 1.43 0.24 2.38 0.39 60 SLOVANIA 4.07 0.75 4.94 0.82 7.72 1.26 61 SOUTH AFRICA 61.91 11.39 58.98 9.75 57.60 9.42 62 SPAIN 44.99 8.27 61.05 10.09 54.93 8.98 63 SRI LANKA 1.60 0.29 2.11 0.35 19.15 3.13 64 SWEDEN 60.03 11.04 67.52 11.16 82.55 13.50 65 SWITZERLAND 19.44 3.58 21.92 3.62 21.35 3.49 66 THAILAND 16.72 3.07 25.37 4.19 32.78 5.36 67 TURKEY 187.75 34.53 234.59 38.77 166.17 27.18 68 U.A.E. 304.83 56.06 648.87 107.25 1,309.89 214.23 69 U.K. 548.29 100.84 484.49 80.08 457.88 74.89 70 U.S.A. 2,501.52 460.06 3,117.22 515.23 3,701.81 605.43 71 UKRAINE 2.74 0.50 3.00 0.50 1.65 0.27 72 VENEZUELA 6.43 1.18 3.98 0.66 1.20 0.20 73 OTHERS 20.52 3.77 144.77 23.93 124.16 20.31 TOTAL 5,877.30 1,080.90 7,110.42 1,175.24 8,459.01 1,383.47


EXPORTS-73 COUNTRIES

To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I, Section (I)

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi

Public Notice 36 /2015-2020 Dated the 14 September, 2015

Subject: Operationalisation of modification in IEC – reg.

The new format of online application form for issue/modification in IEC has been notified vide Public Notice No. 76 dated 27.11.2014. Subsequently online application for IEC was operationalised w.e.f. 01.02.2015 vide Public Notice. No.83 dated 30.01.2015.

2. Now, in exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.4 of the Foreign Trade Policy (2009-2014), the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby notifies operationalisation of modification in e-IEC's as well as the IEC's issued in physical format from the 21st of September, 2015.

3. Applicants seeking modification in their IEC's may log on to dgft.nic.in and click on Importer Exporter Code (IEC) under Quick Links and select “Modify your IEC” to amend their e-IEC's and IEC's in physical format. Henceforth all modifications in e-IEC's/ IEC's would be done online only.

4. The fees for modifications in e-IEC's/IECs is Rs.200/- and fees can be paid online through net banking or through credit/debit cards.

5. Effect of this Public Notice: Modifications in Electronic IECs as well as physical IECs will now be carried out online. Applicants can seek modifications in their e- IEC's/ IEC's by paying a fee of Rs.200/- online from the 21st of September, 2015.

(Anup Wadhawan) Director General of Foreign Trade E-Mail: [email protected]

[(F.No.01/93/180/20/AM-13/PC-2 (B)]

(To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I Section-I) Government of IndiaMinistry of Commerce & IndustryDepartment of CommerceDirectorate General of Foreign Trade

Public Notice No. 29 /2015-20New Delhi, the 4 August, 2015Subject: Amendment in paragraph 3.05 of Handbook of Procedures of FTP, 2015-2020

In exercise of powers conferred under paragraph 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-2020, the Director General of Foreign Trade hereby makes the following amendments in paragraph 3.05 of Handbook of Procedures 2015-2020, which shall be effective from 1.07.2015:

1. Amended paragraph 3.05 shall read as under: 3.05 Transitional Arrangement

(a) For the goods exported or services rendered upto the date of notification of current Foreign Trade Policy, which were otherwise eligible for issuance of scrip under erstwhile Chapter 3 of the earlier Foreign Trade Policy (ies) and scrip is applied on or after the date of notification of current Foreign Trade Policy against such export of goods or services rendered, the application shall be made to jurisdictional RA in the form with documents as prescribed in the Hand Book of Procedures, v1 2009-2014. (b) Deleted. (c) Applicants shall continue to file applications in respect of FPS/ MLFPS/FMS/VKGUY/SFIS/SHIS/IEIS and Agri Infrastructure Incentive Scheme Scrip in the application form and manner prescribed in the corresponding Hand Book of Procedures.

Effect of this Public Notice :

Facility has been provided for exporters to continue to file applications for benefits under Chapter 3 schemes of the earlier Foreign Trade Policy (ies), as per procedures prescribed in the corresponding HBPs.

(Pravir Kumar) Director General of Foreign Trade E-mail: [email protected]

[File No. 01/61/180/33/AM16/PC3]

GOVT NOTIFICATIONS / DGFT PUBLIC NOTICES / RBI CIRCULARS


GOVT NOTIFICATIONS


Director General of Export PromotionGovernment of India, Ministry of Finance,Department of RevenueHotel Jan path, New Delhi-110 001E-mail : [email protected]

F. No. DGEP/SEZ/40/2015/485-496 July 29, 2015

To

All Chief Commissioners of Customs,All Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs

Madam/Sir,

Subject: Export of Carpets – reg. This Directorate has observed a case where some exporters in connivance with one Customs House Agent were

cheating the Government by mis-declaring the goods are “Hand knotted / Tufted Carpets / Floor Covering” and

exporting them at highly inflated prices and were availing huge amounts of drawback in excess of their entitlement.

2. During the investigations, some systemic loopholes have come to notice of D.G. (Vigilance). In order to curb these loopholes, the field formations are directed to take following measures to be followed scrupulously –

(I) A suitable Public Notice may be issued immediately advising all carpet exporters to the effect that in a carpet consignment, all the bales should be serially-numbered. All the carpets in a particular bale should also be serially numbered. Systems should select the carpet number and the bale number for examination and drawl of sample.(ii) When the export consignment is given LEO provisionally and sample is drawn for market inquiry, the export benefits from the DGFT or Customs should not be sanctioned till the market inquiry report is approved in writing by an officer of the rank of Joint Commissioner/Addl. Commissioner of Customs or above.

This issue with the approval of Member (Customs & EP).

Sd/- (Dr. Tejpal Singh) ADG

Copy to :BY (Systems), New Delhi with a request to give necessary directions to implement the above issues in the ICES

systems urgently.

GOVT NOTIFICATIONS / DGFT PUBLIC NOTICES / RBI CIRCULARS

GOVT NOTIFICATIONS


List of CEPC run Carpet Weaving Training Centers in Mirzapur-Bhadohi-Varanasi

Carpet Producing Belts, under CHCDS Mega Cluster Scheme

As on 31st Oct. 2015

SL.NO. CEPC run Training Centre P.O. & District Hand Tufted

Hand Knotted

1 At Village-Jayapur (Imalitar) P.O.Jakkhini , Distt Varanasi Hand Knotted

2 At Village-Kanakpur P.O.Abholi (Suriyawan) Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

3 At Village-Dalpatpur P.O. Khamria ,Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

4 At Village-Mukundpatti P.O.Khamria Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

5 At Village-Saravatkhani P.O.Mahrajganj ,Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

6 At Village - Godhana P.O.Majhawan ,Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

7 At Village-Barasta P.O.Sakalpur Distt Varanasi Hand Knotted

8 At Village - Banhaita P.O.Halia Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

9 At Village-Banhaita P.O.Halia Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

10 At Village - Gopipur, P.O. GauraDistt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

11 At Village - Ghoraha P.O. Bhori Suriyawan Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

12 At Village - Birapatti P.O. Gadheriyapur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

13 At Village- Parsiya (Mudapeli) P.O. Tita Halia Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

14 At Village- Parsiya (Mudapeli) P.O. Tita Halia Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

15 At Village- Kota Shivpratap Singh P.O. Halia Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

16 At Village- Godapar P.O. Sarawatkhani Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

17 At Village -Sudhvai P.O. Sudhvai Ojh Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

18 At Village -Sudhvai P.O.Sudhvai Ojh Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

19 At Village -Saraimohala P.O. Gopiganj Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

20 At Village - Mangapatti P.O. Sudhvai Ojh Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

21 At Village -Mangapatti P.O. Sudhvai Ojh Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

22 At Village - Indarapur P.O. Shivpur Distt Varanasi Hand Knotted

23 At Village - Indarapur P.O. Shivpur Distt Varanasi Hand Knotted

24 At Village - Kamalah P.O. Barki Distt Varanasi Hand Knotted

25 At Village - Amilahara P.O. Veerampur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

26 At Village - Amilahara P.O. Veerampur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

27 At Village - Amilahara (Pipariya) P.O. Veerampur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

28 At Village -Amilahara (Pipariya) P.O. Veerampur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

29 At Village - Bairiparva P.O. Nathaipur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted


31 At Village - Gajadhara P.O. Dasharathpur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

32 At Village - Jamunipur P.O. Mondh Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

33 At Village - Piparis P.O. Piparis Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

34 At Village - Mukundpatti P.O.Khamria Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

35 At Village - Bahuta Chakdahi P.O. Suriyawan Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

36 At Village - Bharatapur P.O. Baragaon Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

37 At Village - Asaipur P.O. Matethu Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

38 At Village - Jayapur P.O. Jakkhini Distt Varanasi Hand Knotted

39 At Village - Khalawapur P.O. Khamaria Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

40 At Village - Khevakhar P.O. Abholi Suruyawan Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

LIST OF CEPC TRAINING CENTRES

Carpet Council News Magazine | August - October 2015

List of CEPC run Carpet Weaving Training Centers in Mirzapur-Bhadohi-Varanasi

Carpet Producing Belts, under CHCDS Mega Cluster Scheme

As on 31st Oct. 2015

SL.NO. CEPC run Training Centre P.O. & District Hand Tufted

Hand Knotted

41 At Village - Naudhan P.O. Ojh Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

42 At Village - Nandapur P.O. Chakkisundas Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

43 At Village Kanchanpur P.O. Baragone Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

44 At Village - Bhori P.O. Bhori Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

45 At Village - Dashavatpur P.O Virampur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

46 At Village - Gaura P.O. Gaura Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

47 At Village -Ramchanderpur P.O. Danupur Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

48 At Village - Piparis P.O. Pakrahata Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

49 At Village - Katiyari P.O. Pipris Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted


51 At Village Kasiyapur P.O Bhori Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

52 At Village - Mugari P.O Bichiya Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

53 At Village - Maheshpur P.O Dramandganj Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

54 At Village - Devahi P.O Pahada Distt Mirzapur Hand Knotted

55 At Village Bawai P.O. Bayawan Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

56 At Village Ghanshyampur P.O radhaswamidham Distt Bhadohi Hand Knotted

57 At Village -Jayapur (Darapur) P.O. Jakkhina Distt Varanasi Hand Tufted

58 At Village -Pakaritar Near B.O.B. P.O. Khamria Distt Bhadohi Hand Tufted

59 At Village -Sarawatkhani P.O.Mahrajganj Distt Bhadohi Hand Tufted

60 At Village-Sikandara P.O. Jhaua Distt Bhadohi Hand Tufted

61 At Village - Chaksahab P.O. Sagar Raipur Distt Bhadohi Hand Tufted

62 At Village Padari Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

63 At Village Golhanpur Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

64 At Village Bhargwan P.O Tenduakala Rajgarh Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

65 At Village Golhanpur P.O. Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

66 At Village Chitampur P.O Pahada Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

67 At Village Chitampur P.O. Pahada Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

68 At Village Kubakala P.O Tenduakala Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

69 At Village Kubakala 2 P.O Tenduakala Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

70 At Village Bharpura 2 Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

71 At Village Bharpura 2 Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

72 At Village Bhargawan 2 P.O Tenduakala Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

73 At Village Matuka P.O. Ramdih Distt Varanasi Hand Tufted

74 At Village Vill Padari P.O. Padari Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

75 At Village Surjavar P.O.Mohanpur Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

76 At Village Tera P.O. Padari Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

77 At Village Misripur (Golhanpur) P.O.Lahaura Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

78 At Village Golhanpur P.O. Lahaura Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

79 At Village Golhanpur P.O. Lahaura Distt. Mirzapu Hand Tufted

80 At Village Chattan Nagar P.O.Lahaura Distt Mirzapur Hand Tufted

81 At Village Golhanpur P.O. Lahaura Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

82 At Village Nunauti P.O. Tenduakalan Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

83 At Village Nunauti P.O. Tenduakalan Distt. Mirzapur Hand Tufted

LIST OF CEPC TRAINING CENTRES

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