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seminars & workshops

handicrafts exporters and artisans, India Handmade Portal,
convergence of schemes and other welfare schemes for the
benefit of artisans. Dr. G H S Prasad, Director, NIFT, Jodhpur,
elaborated on the role of NIFT in the field of design and also
their efforts for GI registration for Jodhpur handicrafts products.
EPCH Jodhpur representative shared information about the
role and services of EPCH, its seminars, workshops,
international fairs & exhibitions, design services, overseas
promotions and others activities. Mr. Manish Manda, D.D.M,
NABARD, Jodhpur; Ms. Nidhi Sharma, Asstt. Manager, FDDI,
Around 300+ participants were present during the MSME Conclave
Jodhpur also informed about their organisations and their support
program and around 53 exhibitors from various government
towards handicraft industries. A video on Highlights of IHGF Delhi
departments and organisations displayed their products, schemes
Fair was played during the session which was very much
and services during the Vendor Development Program at the
appreciated by the participants.
Conclave. The dignitaries visited the EPCH promotional booth
During the panel discussion there was a question answer session and appreciate the Council's efforts for handicrafts export
in which participants asked their questions and doubts. promotion.

Business, Export & Technology Opportunities in Textiles & Engineering

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National Workshop at Balotra, Rajasthan; 27 September 2023

A national workshop on ‘Business, Export & Technology Present on the occasion were, Mr. V K Sharma, Director, MSME
Opportunities in Textiles & Engineering’was organised by Ministry - DFO, Jaipur; Mr. Pradeep Ojha, Joint Director MSME - DFO, Jaipur;
of MSME, Government of India, in association with EPCH, District Dr. G H S Prasad, Director NIFT, Jodhpur; Mr. Jaswant Gogar,
Industries Centre (DIC), O/o Development Commissioner Chairman, Balotra Laghu Udyog Mandal Samiti; Mr. Kiran V N, A.D,
(Handicrafts) and Balotra Laghu Udyog Mandal Samiti, on 27th O/o DC(H); Mr. Sahi Ram, G.M, DIC, Barmer; expert faculty, Mr. Rais
September 2023 at Balotra, Rajasthan. Ahmed, Director, Jodhpur Institute of Export & Shipping, Jodhpur;
and Mr. O P Chaturvedi, A.D, AEPC, Jaipur.

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