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EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL FOR HANDICRAFTS

The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) is an apex body of handicrafts exporters for promotion of exports of handicrafts and allied products and project India’s image as a reliable supplier of high quality handcrafted goods and merchandise. The EPCH is also a leading B2B trade fair organizer and the IHGF Delhi Fair is an event of national prominence and the last physical i.e. in person edition of the fair held in October 2019 was visited by over 7312 overseas buyers and business worth Rs. 3750 crores was conducted. However, due to the ongoing pandemic the 49th, 50th and the 51st edition(s) of IHGF Delhi Fair were held virtually.

Since the situation across the world is getting back to normal, the EPCH organizing the 52nd IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2021 from 28 – 31 October 2021 as a physical i.e., in person mode at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR with all necessary safety protocols and SOPs for organising B2B trade expositions issued by Government of India.  Over 1500 exhibitors from all across the Country dealing in Home, Lifestyles, Fashion, Furniture & Textiles products will display their latest designs and styles to the overseas buying community. The broad categories of products on display at the fair are:

• Houseware, Decorative & Gifts
• Furniture & Home accessories, Lawn & Garden articles
• Home Textiles, Furnishings & Floor Coverings, Carpets & Rugs
• Fashion Jewellery, Accessories & Bags, Ethnic Garments, Fashion Wear, Stoles, Scarves & Shawls
• Christmas & Festive Décor, Hand-made Papers & Products, Potpourri, Candles & Incense and
• Lamps & Lighting accessories

Interested buyers and importers may register themselves at www.ihgfdelhifair.in/register . Links of Publicity & promotional EDMs, Web Banners & a brief Press Note may please be downloaded from the below links:

National Handloom Day celebration on 7th August 2022

The handloom sector is a symbol of our country’s rich and varied cultural heritage.

Handloom is an important source of livelihood in rural and semi-rural parts of our country. It is a sector that directly addresses women’s empowerment with over 70% of all weavers and allied workers being female.

Rooted in nature, it has eco-friendly production processes with minimal requirement of capital and power, and provides inherent flexibility to innovate to meet changes in fashion trends and fast-changing customer preferences.

The Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7th August 1905, encouraged indigenous industries and, in particular, handloom weavers.

In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th of August every year as National Handloom Day.

The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated on 7 August 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai.

On this day, we honor our handloom weaving community and highlight the contribution of this sector in the socio-economic development of the country. We reaffirm our resolve to protect our handloom heritage and to empower the handloom weavers and workers with greater opportunities.

The Government endeavors to ensure sustainable development of the handloom sector, thereby empowering our handloom weavers and workers financially and instilling pride in their exquisite craftsmanship.

• Brief on Handloom Sector
• Weaves of Woven Fabrics

Expenses covered under ITEC Programme

• Air Fare:Excursion/economy class air tickets for travel from the airport nearest to their place of working/residence in their respective home countries, to their place of training in India and back.
• Visa:Visa is issued gratis to the participants. Prior to departure for training in India, participants are advised to apply for Visa to the Embassy/High Commission of India, accredited or concurrently accredited to their country. Visa issued for a particular training programme cannot be utilized for some other purpose.
• Course Fees:Fees charged by the training institutes are borne by the Government of India.
• Accommodation:Accommodation is provided by the Training Institute in a hostel/hotel and the charges on this account are borne by the Government of India. While generally accommodation is provided on single occupancy, there could be instances of accommodation being provided on double occupancy basis. (Type of accommodation being provided by the Institute is available at ITEC portal).

  Participants are required to pay for availing services such as:

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Local and outstation telephone calls, fax, etc.
• Living Allowance:The participants will receive a daily living allowance (currently INR 1200/1500 per day). Disbursement of this Allowance will be made by the Institute on a weekly/fortnightly basis (as decided by the Institute) after deducting charges for meals, as participants are required to bear expenditure for meals from the Living Allowance.

  In case the institute does not make any arrangement for provision of meals, the participant will receive the entire daily living allowance. Participants are advised to bring some extra money with them for any particular individual needs they may have, including special dietary needs, shopping and other out-of-pocket expenses.

• Book Allowance:The institute will provide the necessary training material, handouts, books, e-study material or any other documents which are necessary for training/self-study including a welcome-kit to the participants. In some cases, the institute may specify certain books and suggest that the participants should purchase the same. Cost on such purchases will be borne by Government of India.
• Study Tour:An educational-cum-sightseeing study tour is an integral part of many courses. They also serve to familiarize the participants with Indian culture and history and are compulsory. Government of India bears the cost of such study tours during the Course.
• Medical Facility:Participants selected for training courses are expected to be medically fit. The Government of India will cover medical treatment only for ailments of immediate and emergency nature occurring in India. No medical reimbursement will be provided for ailments of chronic nature or for pre-existing medical conditions.

  Participants must carry their medicines for chronic ailments like diabetes, hypertension, etc. and have to bear the expenditure for medicines and consultation of doctors on their own.

Medical Report Form

Medical Reports have to be certified by only Government hospital/clinic. Participants can send their medical report at email id : itec.tashkentmea.gov.in

• Medical Form pdf

How to Apply

Applicants must apply for the ITEC training program by filling up the online application form at https://www.itecgoi.in/stream_list.php
and taking a printout of the filled form. This form is to be submitted to the nodal/designated Government Department/Agency of the applicant’s country.

The nodal/designated Department/Agency is, in turn, required to forward the applications to the Embassy of India in Tashkent along with the undertaking by the candidate and certification from the employer (Part-II of Application Form).

Candidates may take a printout of the application and submit the physical copy to the Embassy of India, accompanied by the following documents:

• Recommendation letter in original
• Copy of applicant’s labour book
• Copy of applicant’s passport
• Copies of certificates/diplomas relating to academic qualifications

Applicants may later check the status of their application by logging in at www.itecgoi.in
The credentials for log-in may be noted while filling up the form.

Who can apply

• Applicants should be working in Government or Semi-Government organizations.
• In exceptional cases, applicants from the private sector recommended by Government, Chambers of Commerce, or Academic Institutions may be considered.

Eligibility criteria for admission to Courses

• Academic qualifications as laid down by the Institute for the course concerned.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Age between 25 to 45 years.
• At least five years’ working experience.
• Medically fit to undertake the training.

General Information

• Applications should reach the Embassy of India at least 3 months before the commencement of the course.
• Upon selection, the Embassy of India will inform the candidate.
• Selected candidates are required to familiarize themselves with the living conditions in India and details about the Institute through its website.
• The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, has the sole authority to accept applications/nominations.
• For any further information or clarification, applicants from Uzbekistan may contact the Embassy of India in Tashkent at: itec.tashkentmea.gov.in
  

Application for ITEC Courses

Apply for ITEC Courses

Applicants can browse the available courses and can apply for the ITEC training program by filling up the online application form
and taking a printout of the filled form. This form is to be submitted to the nodal/designated Government Department/Agency of the applicant’s country.

The nodal/designated Department/Agency is, in turn, required to forward the applications to the Embassy/High Commission of India, accredited/concurrently accredited to the nominating country, along with the candidate’s undertaking and certification from the employer (Part-II of Application Form).

Candidates may later check the status of their application by logging in at www.itecgoi.in.
The credentials for login should be noted while filling up the form.

Who can apply

• Officials in Government, Public and Private Sectors, Universities, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, etc.
• Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of work experience.

Eligibility criteria for admission to Courses

• Academic qualifications as laid down by the Institute for the course concerned.
• Working knowledge of English required to follow the course.
• Age between 25 to 45 years.
• Medically fit to undertake the training.

General Information

• Applications should reach the Embassy/High Commission of India preferably 3 months before the commencement of the course.
• Upon selection, the Embassy/High Commission of India will inform the nodal/designated Department/Agency of the nominating country and the candidate.
• Selected candidates are required to familiarize themselves fully with the living conditions in India and about the Institute through the Institute’s website.
• Decision regarding acceptance of applications/nominations rests solely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
• For any further information/clarification, applicants are requested to contact the concerned Embassy/High Commission of India

• Integrity Pact
• Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for Empanelment of Reputed Manufacturers & Traders for supply of Imported DAP