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Handicrafts exports grew 3 pc in Apr-Dec 2015
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SME Times News Bureau | 05 Feb, 2016
Exports of handicrafts from the country grew by 3 percent from US$ 2,215 million during April-December 2014 to US$ 2,282 million during April-December 2015, data released by Ministry of Textiles shows.
In rupee terms, handicrafts exports grew 10 percent from Rs. 13,460 crore during April-December 2014 to Rs. 14,782 crore during April-December 2015.
Exports of zari and zari goods rose 67 percent during the period, followed by Shawls as artwares (23 percent), handprinted textiles & scarves (11 percent), and imitation jewellery (7 percent).
The press release by the ministry adds that an Exhibition cum Sale of exclusive handcrafted creations by National Awardees was organized by Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) o promote Indian Handicraft products from 19th January, 2016 to 31st January, 2016.
As per the e-commerce policy framework for promotion of e-marketing of handloom products, Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles has engaged three e-commerce entities in the month of January, 2015.
The release adds that a policy framework under Brand India Handloom Partnership Framework has been made to enter into partnership with leading handloom retail stores as well.
Under the framework, handloom retail stores shall partner with Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles in selling India Handloom brand products. Thirteen retail stores in ten cities have been shortlisted for this initiative so far.
In addition, the official release adds, the 56th India International Garment Fair was held from January 20 – 22, 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Around 807 foreign buyers and 720 buying agencies participated in the Fair.
Similarly, the curtain raiser event of Technotex 2016, India’s premier show on technical textiles, was held on 29th January, 2016.
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