Handicrafts are crucial in pushing the Indian home decor sector in the growing and profitable direction. The Indian handicraft industry employs millions of craftspeople.
Unfortunately, the dwindling market for traditional handicrafts has made life tough for these people. The Government of India established the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, a nonprofit organisation, to address this pressing need.
The mission of this council is to increase the competitiveness of India's handicraft exports via promotion, preservation, protection, and expansion. Members of the council have access to useful information that may be used to further improve and expand exports.
#1. Participating in international trade fairs geared specifically for handicraft promotion
#2. Maintains communication with the government's exporting committee and related agencies at the national, state, and local levels.
#3. Plan commercial gatherings at interesting places all throughout the country.
#4. Builds brand recognition through iterative design, seminars, a buyer-seller forum, and an open house.
#5. Provide members having EPCH Registration with access to expert guidance on topics such as technological advancement, new product creation, and quality and design enhancement.
#6. Plans international trips for decision-makers to investigate potential trade growth markets.
#7. Aids in the lowering of export taxes on handicrafts.
In order to boost the country's handicraft exports, a non-profit called the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) was established. The council offers exporters with the required infrastructure, marketing and promotion, and incentives in order to comply with international standards and fulfil the demand for excellent handicrafts.
Artisans who wish to expand their business and export their products with ease and other necessary requirements need to register with the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts as a member. Thus, registering with EPCH as a member is known as EPCH Registration. After the successful procedure of EPCH Registration, you will get RCMC(Registration cum Membership Certificate).
Any Person, Hindu undivided family, Firm, AOP, Joint Stock company or other corporation or co-operative society even if they have NIL export performance can have EPCH Registration while engaging in the business of Export of handicrafts.
#1. EPCH's members are able to expand their exports to lucrative markets abroad,thanks to the knowledge and expertise provided by EPCH.
#2. The Council advises its members having EPCH Registration on a wide range of issues, including technological advancements, quality requirements required by importing nations, product specifications, and marketing.
#3. It sets up delegation meetings when members having EPCH Registration may personally approach foreign clients to discuss potential business deals. Besides conducting the Indian Handicrafts Fair, it also facilitates exporters' attendance at international trade exhibitions of handicrafts and gifts.
#4. EPCH mediates communication between exporters and policymakers to address mutual problems.
#5. To better prepare the local community and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) for exporting to global markets, the council routinely hosts workshops and seminars.
#6. EPCH monitors market trends and compiles export of handicrafts reports.
There are three categories of membership for EPCH Registration:
#1. Merchant Exporter
Businesses who buy handicrafts from the manufacturer and sell them to the clients abroad must have EPCH Registration as Merchant Exporter.
#2. Manufacturer Exporter
Manufacturer Exporter means a person who manufactures Handicrafts and exports or intends to export such Handicrafts.
#1. Marketing Access Initiative (MAI)
#2. Marketing Development Assistance (MAD)
#3. RoDTEP Scheme
#4. Vriksh Scheme
#1. Self-attested copy of Importer Exporter Code (IEC) issued by DGFT
#2. Self-attested copy of MSME Registration or UDYAM certificate certifying the type of handicraft products being manufactured (if the company is a manufacturer-exporter)
#3. Bank details of the exporter’s current bank account
#4. Copy of partnership deed (if the company is a partnership firm
#5. Attested copy of the list of partners mentioned on the letterhead of the company (if the company is a partnership firm
#6. A photocopy of certificate of incorporation (Memorandum of Article of Association) and resolution deed regarding the signing authority (if the company is a private limited or a limited liability company
#7. Copy of Export House Certificate
#8. GST Registration details and a copy of GSTIN number
#9. Demand draft issued as registration fee in favour of EPCH
