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Trade between different countries is an economic activity that can be traced back to ancient times. Silk route, one of the oldest and longest is testimony to the fact. Back then the countries would export goods they specialised in and imported the ones they couldn’t produce or grow in the home country. This holds true even in the present day. The exception is that now countries also export surplus production. There are nations with extraordinary infrastructure and resources to produce a certain commodity. They produce them many a times over their own requirements and export the excess production. In our times, this practice is quite common, as many countries have gone easy with trade duties and taxes. With the world slowly moving towards free trade and free market, the import export activity will only see rise and hence the need of reliable export management software solutions. Documentation and procedures in the export import business have been much the same for decades. Also, they have been too many and with the influx in trade, it’s cumbersome to handle them manually. Not only its time consuming, but also engrosses substantial man hours and expenses. Still there remains scope for errors and omissions, everything being done on a manual basis. On second thoughts, automatising the monotonous and logical activities is a brilliant idea. For quite sometime, there has been a need for export management software solutions for smooth operation of trade activities. Export management software solutions are a comprehensive package available these days to meet every day requirements of export import operations. l

The world has become completely trade based, be it export or import. Both export and import are relative terms, where export for one is import, for another it is vice versa. Every country and for that matter every big company is trying to export the excess goods that they manufacture. In this way, they are able to solve the problem of surplus disposal. At the same time, they are also earning profits and creating newer markets for themselves. All this complex activity needs close monitoring and proper export management.
In order to run a successful exporting company, lots of things are to be taken care of. An exporter has to take care of the shipping, compliance, documentation and reporting processes. To take care of all these aspects properly, many efficient personnel have to be employed, which accounts for a lot of money. The better and far more practical solution is to take the help of export management software solutions, comprising of various software that take care of all the issues and problems successfully and competently.
There are many such well known companies, which are pioneers in the field of export management software solutions. IBM is one of the brightest of examples. These companies have developed much path-breaking software that can easily take care of all the concerns and worries of exporters. There are some online entities too that provide commendable services in this arena.

COMMODITIES EXPORT FROM NIGERIA You can make 30% to 300% Return on Capital on almost monthly basis exporting snails, cassava products, Wood charcoal, Honey, Gallstones, Bitter Kola etc. This is a sector that is currently untapped to the maximum as it offers a high return on the investment with minimum risk and great opportunities for growth. The highlighted commodities are in high demand overseas with high prices. You too can now maximize the huge potential of export market by enrolling for 1 Day Intensive Workshop being organized by THE THY CONSULTING to put you through the A-Z of commodities export from Nigeria. We are a group of professionals, highly experienced and successful in export businesses. We have what it takes to make you wealthy in commodities export from Nigeria ATTENTION: Businessmen, Exporters, Investors, C. E. O, Commodities Traders, Export Managers, Government Officials & all result minded people. COURSE OUTLINE: *Introduction to Export *Export Planning *Export Financing *Export Procedures *Export Documentation *Products Sourcing and Transportation *Pricing, Qoutation  and Term Pricing *Method of Payment and Payment Terms *Insurance *Quality Control *Accessing Export Expansion Grants *Processing Export Licences * Marketing and Export Advise on Snails, Cassava Products, Wood Charcoal, Honey,  Gallstone, Bitter Kola and many more.   DATE:    Thursday, 4th June,2009. VENUE:  THE THY CENTRE, 4, Ismail AbdulAzeez Street,Singer Bus Stop, Ewupe-Ijaniye, Sango Ota, Ogun State. TIME:       10. 00 am Prompt. FEE:           N45,000 ( Forty Five Thousand Naira Only).   Can`t Attend? Call for Seminars materials on:  Snail Farming & Export N10,500  Gallstone Export N5,000  Bitter Kola Export N5,500  Wood Charcoal Export N5,500  Cassava Processing for Export N5,000  Honey Export N5,000  How To Make It In Non Oil Export In Nigeria N5,500   For Registration Call : 01-7653994, 08023050835, 08079216856, 07033632285.   ONE-ON-ONE SEMINAR CAN BE ARRANGED BOOK YOUR CONVENIENT DAY,JUST GIVE US A CALL!   MODE OF PAYMENT: Pay N40,000 before the seminar day or N45,000 on the seminar day.   The difference between the wealthy and pauper is this uncommon application of Information.     BANK INFORMATION: Account Name: THE THY CONSULTING Account Number: 2872030000754. Bank: First Bank of Nigeria Plc.   TESTIMONIES: I always had a dream of trading online, i was confusedabout how to go about it until i met one on one withMr Ismail Abdul Azeez of THE THY CONSULTING. I got some wonderful materials from him on aparticular product (ox-gallstone export), he also personallyshared some experience with me that day and since theni had a different perspective about online business. i invested on the business with no doubt anddetremination to succeeed and i can tell you today, itwas the best investement i’ve made this year, itssimply unbelieveable but its real, to be honest, youcannot beat the services or the people i have dealwith, the more i make use of the materials, the moreit impresses me. Thank you THE THY CONSULTING for making my dream a reality.                         – seyi olabisiRoyalcrews Enterprises

In the fast growing global markets where no one likes to waste their time, exporters find documentation of their business as a unique problem and time consuming work, which needs more concentration and effort. From accounts to stocks and client reports, statuary files to inventory and billing records – documenting everything is never ending process.  
There comes the need of Export Management Software Solutions. A good Export Documentation Software provides help to keep the records and manuals in well organised manner for the future guidance and usage of the export business.   
There is a wide range of Export Documentation Software available in the market. Every business has different needs, so the Export Documentation software is customisable for extensive usage of any exporter to increase over all efficiency in terms of output of the business.  
Before selecting the Export Documentation Software, one should finalise the key features required for the business. Though it is customisable, one should also look into a bug free and user friendly software package, so that it is understandable to everyone dealing with it. So â??User friendlyâ??, â??Bug freeâ??, and â??Online assistanceâ?? are three most important factors while selecting one good Export Documentation Software.  
The Export Management Software Solutions provide a complete package of export documentation and management without exception. As an export business includes a lot of risk, it is more important to manage and document the files during export/import procedures. Export Management Software will be more useful for easy and fast documentation of reports and other things when it matters.   
The cost of the software is very competitive. Advisable is to look for software that will serve the purpose of the business, rather than going for cheaper cost products. Buyers should focus on quality and get complete knowledge of the software before buying it, so one will come to know whether the Export Documentation Software is Export Management Software Solutions or just a part of it. Better look for software which fits the requirement of business or has the features which help the business to grow rather than going for unwanted options, which might over look or skip the basic needs.

The advantages of exporting are clear. Increased exports greatly
benefit a country’s economy, because they create jobs, stimulate
economic growth, bring in tax revenues, and enable domestic
industries to compete in international markets. Firms that
export can grow faster, because they can utilize idle capacity,
reduce dependence on domestic markets, increase product
lifecycles, and simply make more money. Previously, the vast
U. S. domestic market usually provided American companies ample
opportunities to grow and remain profitable. Now, domestic
market saturation and increased international competition are
taking their toll, leaving U. S. companies with tighter margins
and little room for growth. This forces many businesses to look
to international markets for new opportunities. The U. S.
government has recognized the significance of increased exports
for the overall health of our economy and has created a sizable
infrastructure of export assistance programs to help U. S.
companies to export successfully. One of the highlights of these
efforts is the Export Trading Company Act of 1982 (“ETC Act”).
The ETC Act was modeled after the large and powerful Japanese
trading intermediaries called Shogo Shosha. These intermediaries
helped Japan become one of the top exporting countries in the
world, achieving a 58 billion dollar trade surplus with the
United States. While using the Japanese trading companies as a
model, the ETC Act was designed to eliminate two major
impediments that prevented small and mid-size businesses from
successfully developing foreign markets. By creating exceptions
in U. S. antitrust and banking laws, the ETC Act created
significant opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses
to cooperate in their efforts to exploit international markets.
Antitrust Immunity
Small and mid-size exporters do not have the resources to create
separate export departments and often needed to cooperate with
competitors by pooling resources or creating joint ventures.
Before the passage of the ETC Act, these cooperative activities
created serious antitrust risks, since the U. S. antitrust laws
prohibit competitors from sharing information and discussing
prices. The threat of antitrust litigation, being one of the
costliest, often prevented U. S. companies from developing joint
export programs backed by adequate resources.
The ETC Act eliminated this uncertainty by introducing a
certificate of review program. The program, administered by the
Commerce and Justice departments, offers exporters immunity from
federal and state government antitrust prosecution for export
activities specified in the Certificate. Although, the
Certificate does not prevent private parties from bringing
antitrust suits against a certificate holder, it provides
significant procedural advantages, including a shorter statute
of limitations. The certificate holder enjoys a presumption of
legality and can collect attorneys’ fees from an unsuccessful
antitrust plaintiff. If the private antitrust plaintiff prevails
in its suit against the certificate holder, it may obtain only
actual damages, and not the treble damages (three times actual
damages) available in most antitrust cases. The Commerce
Department calls the certificate of review an “insurance policy”
against dubious and frivolous suits.
Bank Holding Company Participation The U. S. banking system,
one of the most sophisticated in the world, has developed
considerable expertise and a wealth of resources on
international trade. To enable U. S. exporters to benefit from
this knowledge base and expertise, Title II of the ETC Act
authorizes bank holding companies (“BHCs”) to make equity
investments in Export Trading Companies (“ETCompanies”). To
ensure adequate separation between BHCs’ export trade and
deposit-taking functions, the ETC Act allows BHCs to invest in
ETCompanies that meet the statutory definition and comply with
additional regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board.
Equity ownership by BHCs not only provides seed capital or
infusion of cash to enable ETCompanies to get off the ground,
but offers other significant advantages. As mentioned earlier,
BHCs can act as an invaluable source of international trade
expertise. Additionally, many BHCs have branches in various
countries and can assist ETCompanies in locating foreign
distributors and purchasers. The Role of Trade Associations
Trade associations can play a significant role in the formation
of ETCompanies. The broad membership of associations provides an
effective mechanism for creation of large trading houses. Each
of these members—export service companies, bank holding
companies, law firms, accounting, and consulting firms—can
contribute their specialized knowledge and expertise to form an
ETCompany that will resist cutthroat international competition
and succeed in foreign markets.
A number of trade associations have already taken advantage of
the ETC Act to secure antitrust immunity for their members. In
2003, Virginia Apple Growers Association obtained certificates
of review for its members, who formed VAGA joint venture for
exporting U. S. grown apples to foreign markets. During the first
year of operation, VAGA generated export sales of over $600,000.
Other organizations are beginning to notice the advantages of
the ETC Act and form consortia to actively explore how their
members could benefit from the Act.
Because American businesses have largely remained unaware of the
advantages of the ETC Act, they have not fully utilized its
potential. However, favorable exchange rates, growing interest
in exporting, and the increasing awareness of the benefits of
the ETC Act are likely to foster formation of many more export
trading companies that successfully export U. S. goods and
services to foreign markets.

If you’re thinking to move to a new employer, switch to a different email program, or you just want to share your contacts with others, you can export your contact list(s) simply and easily with the import/export wizard built into Microsoft Outlook. MS Outlook stores large part of emails, contacts, journals, tasks, notes etc in Personal Storage File (PST File). Exporting your contacts in format that can be read by all popular email programs. Outlook’s import/export wizard gives you a choice to select either a comma separated values (. csv) file or (. txt). Save the file and you’re ready to import the file into the new program. There is another method of sharing contacts is with Vcard (. vcf) files. First we proceed we should know the actual meaning of Vcard – “What vCard is?”What is vCard?It is a standard file format to store contact information, usually business contact information such as company name, telephone and fax numbers, email and much more. Since this is a standard file format it can be read by several programs and applications like mobile phones, email clients (Outlook Express) etc. The vCard format is an electronic business card that you can attach to any email message. vCard format can be used with a wide variety of digital devices (PDA, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Phones, Palm) and operating systems. You can only move one contact at a time from within Outlook, but with commercial software like “Systools vCard Export” you have the option to import or export your vCard contacts as multiple entries to Address Book of Novell, Linux, Macintosh operating systems with a few clicks. Overview of Systools vCard ExportSystools Vcard Export v1. 0 is easy to use Outlook Contact Conversion Tool with most attractive user interface that helps to export outlook contacts to vCard file easily and quickly. It allows you to export all your contacts within a folder, or you can choose to export just the ones you select. In addition, you can import multiple contacts from a single (vcf) file. This article will throw light on how to manually you can export your contacts from Microsoft Outlook. To save your contacts from Outlook to vcf files you need to
Select file, Choose default Outlook Contact and then click on scan Outlook Contacts. Software will start scanning the PST files or Microsoft Outlook contactsAfter scanning PST files , SysTools Vcard export displays all the contacts from Microsoft Outlook Systools Vcard export allows you to view all the contact information before saving it to VCF files. Users can download SysTools Vcard Export software from the following link: http://www. vcardexport. com/
By Downloading SysTools Vcard Export, users can eventually Convert Outlook Contacts to Vcard or Export Outlook Contacts to Vcard quickly. Systools Vcard Export is available http://www. vcardexport. com/ which is very easy to use with most attractive user interface and helps to export Outlook contacts in the easiest and sophisticated way.

  1.                  The country cannot grow economically if it continues to rely solely on revenue from oil trade. 2.                  It will improve domestic competitiveness of local industries and non oil export sector of the economy, thereby preventing our country from dumping ground of products made from Asia and other advanced economies. 3.                  It will enable the country to have various streams of income 4.                  It will encourage individual and organizations to go into business of non oil export thereby increasing our foreign earnings 5.                  It will in long-term move the country from being an import based to export based. A very good example is how Ghana cocoa research institute has been able to catapult Ghana ’s cocoa to about 700,000 tonnes from about 200,000 tonnes but in Nigeria we have remained at about 200,000 tonnes. HOW TO GO ABOUT IMPROVING NON-OIL SECTOR i.                     Government should expedite action and enforce policies towards resuscitating the failing non-oil export industry. ii.                   Government should improve on export incentives and infrastructures. iii.                 Government should make information about non-oil export available to peoples through its agencies. iv.                 Government should review policies and practices that are not favourable to the exporters. v.                   Government should apply a national export strategy which will inculcate the export culture in the country. vi.                 Nigerians should be encouraged about how to make use of Free Export Processing Zones located across the nation as it has immense benefits such as tax exemption, power, business advocacy etc. vii.               Individual and organizations on their own should embrace non-oil export businesses and that is why organization like THE THY CONSULTING has been encouraging and teaching people about non-oil export.   Some of her works on non-oil export include the following (a)              Bitter Kola Export   http://bitterkolaexport. tripod. com (b)              Chorcoal Export   http://charcoalexport. tripod. com

Opening an Export Business The inception of Export business can be traced back to the time when the man had initiated business contacts with others. As the international economy developed with the influx of the information age, global trade business becomes even more significant, adventurous, thrilling and financially rewarding. When one thinks of an Export business, they imagine massive corporations that have made their millions in global business, however various business studies have revealed that the greater part of Export businesses are dominated and managed by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Opening an Export business can be really profitable for you, particularly during periods of international economic fluctuations like we have now. When you are initiating an Export business your first requirement is to decide which way you would like to manage. Few of the most well-liked Export businesses are: Export Brokerage, Export Trading and Export Management Firms. Merchant exporter: It is a set up where the individual acquires goods, and then sells them to overseas souks. This kind of export business may trade in several different items, and not just one particular product line. Export Trading is the skill of discovering what overseas and global markets want to buy and determine the products. Then, the Individual or company organizes to export the products to the buyer. Export Management Firm is a company that controls a business’ exports requirements. Suppose there is a firm that would like to initiate distributing their goods in the overseas zone, but they don’t familiar with how to knock into these markets. An Export Management Firm is hired to control all of the dealings. They are basically employed by the original business and are paid wages or commission for all successful dealings. Since there are definite laws dealing with global trade and foreign business, it is very important that you should be familiar with state, federal, and international rules and regulations before initiating your export business. The best way to start is by finding with your local small business administration for preliminary details related to an export business. Your efforts on Export business can give you the real pleasure of building your own potential and doing something you really like.

Dear Prospective Exporter,

Thanks for requesting our free report on Home-Based Exporting Company, please do feel free to pass it to your friends and loved ones.

Listen. If you’re frustrated and angry with wasting your hard-earned money on business opportunities that raise your hopes high but never make you a dime despite all the promises…

Or if you have been looking to create additional streams of income to make your dream of building your house, paying off your debts, buying that new car, or quitting your subservient day job come true…

Or if you’re ready for dramatic changes in your lifestyle so that you become the envy of your neighbours…

Then you can stop the search right now. Why? Because you have just come to the place where you’ll discover the fastest and easiest way to start earning money on your own that will help you turn your dreams into reality.

I wish to personally congratulate you on your ambition to join one of the fastest growing businesses in Nigeria and the entire Continent. You are also welcome to a Highly Lucrative Global MarketPlace. This dream of yours will definitely ensure a very comfortable living for you and your loved ones . . . . . . Guaranteed!

I have been in the business of assisting new and prospective exporters achieve their dreams since 1999. I have published a couple of articles, journals, reports, e-books etc on export. I also engage in export of goods to Europe, America, Asia etc and also provide consulting services in Export Management.

The world undoubtedly has become a global community with the introduction of Information and Communication Technology. People just want to buy things from other countries. Anything at all sells in the global market ranging from cassava (chips, starch,flour,stem ), charcoal, bitterkola, coconut, okro, yam etc. just name it. Do you know that these products that are of Nigerian Origin are Hot Cakes in Foreign Markets.

In other Words, Foreigners are looking for people like you and me to Supply These Products to them!!!

Hundred Millions of Dollars are being made today in Home-Based Export Biz. . . . . . . . . . and Everyday.

Wait a minute! Export may not be what you think that it is. It is not difficult at all! Do you know that you can export anything just sitting in your Living room and be making MILLIONS? But you must know what you are doing and how to do it right.

This is where I come in.

I will give you a Step- by- Step Guide On How You Can Start And Operate Your Own Highly Lucrative Home Based Exporting Company And Be Making A Steady Income Between N50,000 – N500,000 Monthly Regularly. . . . . Guaranteed. With No Capital Investment, No Risk & At Your Spare Time.

Bonuses:

-We shall Offer You One Month Export Management Consulting Service FREE!!!

-You will attend all our Export seminars this year for FREE!

- 50% Discount! on all our information products on export

Do you know that :

- You may not need to have a registered limited liability Company from CAC (Co-operate Affairs Commission ).

-You may not register with NEPC ( Nigerian Export Promotion Council ).

-You may not have an office which means that you may have to work from home.

-Your prescence may not be required for this Business to go on while you make Millions in your house or workplace.

- Also do you know that the Federal Government in its desperate bid to encourage non-oil export pays a particular amount of money to all exporters each time they do export. Incredible !!! Isn’t it?

SOME OF THE CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL

- Introduction to Export Business

- How to Do Export Sitting in Your Living Room

- How to Export without Registering with CAC and NEPC

- How to Export without any Capital Down

- Export Incentives being paid regularly by the Federal Government

- How to get Foreign Buyers on Daily Basis.

- How to register with CAC and NEPC

- Contact Addresses of NEPC offices nationwide

- Contact Addresses of all export product Suppliers in Nigeria

- International price Catalogue for all export products

- Quick and Easy Ways Of Financing Export Business

- The Role Of a freight Forwarder in Export

- List and Explanation of all Export Documents

- FREE INSIDE!!! Complete Feasibility Study for Cashew Nut Export To India.

To Order for this Manual, Pay N5,800(Manual Price) into any branch of Oceanic Bank Branch Nationwide

Account No: 0090001012996, Account Class: Savings, Account Name: Kenneth N. Ezeji

Text or Call 08030839108 to Confirm payment by sending deposit slip no and full name and address (Indicating all bus-stops ) and your manual will be sent within 48HRS.

Wishing You all the Best.

. . . THINK EXPORT . . . THINK KANAAN

SEE YOU AT THE TOP

Regards,

Ezeji K N

Email:kanaanltd@yahoo. com

08030839108

Principal Consultant; Kanaan Export/Import Consulting Co.

Dean; Kanaan Export Academy

MD/CEO; Kanaan Ventures Ltd

Suite 102 Mechanic Village, Navy town, Alakija

Lagos, Nigeria

The Handloom Export Promotion Council or HEPC is the driving force to magnify the elegance of handloom varieties with exquisite excellence. Sponsored by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, The Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) functions as a non-profit making company under section 25 of the Companies Act. The Memorandum and Articles of Association framed by the Council govern the company.
It is a statutory body constituted under The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India to promote the exports of all handloom products like fabrics, home furnishings, carpets and floor coverings, etc. Constituted in the year of 1965 with 65 members and today it has a membership around 2000 spreading all over the country.
The Handloom industry mainly exports fabrics, bed linen, table linen, toilet and kitchen linen, towels, curtains, cushions and pads, tapestries and upholstery’s, carpets and floor coverings, etc. The HEPC functions with the main objective to provide all kind of support and guidance to the Indian Handloom exporters and the International buyers for trade promotion and international marketing.
With its headquarter at Cheney, and regional offices at Mamba, and New Delhi, it is administered by an Executive Committee consisting of elected representatives from the export trade, ex-officio members and nominated Government officials. The committee is headed by Chairman, who holds his office for the period of two years along with Vice Chairman. The secretary or the Executive Director of the council, and Government, assist the council to run the administration.
The Primary objectives of HEPC are organizing participation in the fairs, exhibitions and buyer-seller meets in India and Abroad. It aims to provide guidance, consultation, and support to the handloom exporters in view to promote handloom exports. Laying down standards of quality and packaging in respect of Indian Handlooms for export.
It approves agents, representatives, or correspondence in foreign markets for continuous reporting of prices, market preferences and reception accorded to Indian Handloom products.
COIR BOARD OF INDIA Performing effective functions to promote the coir industry. Coir Board is a statutory body established by the Government of India under a legislation enacted by the Parliament namely Coir Industry Act 1953 (45 of 1953) to promote Coir Industry in India as a whole.
The main functions of the Board as laid down in Section 10 of the Coir Industry Act are: 1. Promotion of coir industry with all possible measures. a) Promoting exports of coir yarn and coir products and carrying on propaganda for that purpose b) Regulating the production of husks, coir yarn and coir products under the supervision of the Central Government by registering coir spindles and looms for manufacturing coir products.
c) Undertaking, assisting or encouraging scientific, technological, and economic researches to maintain one or more research institutes. d) Collecting statistics from manufacturers of and dealers in coir products. It can also obtain such information from the other persons related to the coir industry. The publication of statistics so collected or portions thereof or extracts therefrom.
e) Fixing grade standards and necessary inspection of coir fiber, coir yarn and coir products. f) Improving the marketing of coconut husk, coir fiber, coir yarn, and coir products in India, preventing unfair competition. g) Setting up or assisting in the setting up of factories for the producers of coir products with the aid of power. h) Promoting cooperative organization among producers of husks, coir fiber and coir yarn and manufacturers of coir products.
i) Ensuring remunerative returns to producers of husks, coir fiber, and coir yarn, and manufacturers of coir products. j) Licensing of retting places and warehouses and otherwise regulating the stocking and sale of coir fiber, coir yarn and coir products both for the internal market and for exports. k) Advising on all matters relating to the development of the coir industry.
The Carpet Export Promotion Council of India is a responsible authority to enhance the utility of carpet industry. The Carpet Export Promotion Council Of India or CEPC was set up by the Government Of India in 1982 with a view to promote the exports of hand knotted carpets and other floor coverings.
The council advises the government on exports promotion measures and helps the exporter’s community in bringing their problems and requirements to the notice of the government. It provides expertise in many spheres for both the Indian exporters and foreign buyers.
The council is a high profile body consisting of senior Trade Representatives and Government officials. It provides the necessary assistance to the Indian exporters. It identifies the markets, provides financial assistance, sponsors participation in fairs and exhibitions, and conducts publicity abroad. Regarding overseas buyers/importers, the CEPC locates the estimate suppliers and provides credibility reports on Indian exporters.
It also arranges buyer-seller meets and assists in trade disputes. To eradicate the incidence of child labor from the carpet industry CEPC has adopted a label “KALEEN” This KALEEN label on carpets ensures that no child labor has been used for the production of the carpet. The exporters are required to fulfill certain prerequisites to obtain this label. They have to contribute a percentage of the FOB value of their exports to the child welfare fund.
The main objectives of adopting this label are, total eradication of child labor, welfare of the weaver community n Education for the children with mid day meal, Medicare of the weaver families, and Vocational training for the children with assured stipend.
Apparel Export Promotion Council or AEPC was incorporated under section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 on 22nd February 1978. The council carries out its function as a nodal agency sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.
It holds the dual responsibility of monitoring garment exports quotas and promotion of exports of readymade garments from India. AEPC acts as a catalyst for the Indian Garment Exports. It organizes the Buyer Seller Meets, garment shows with sponsoring of the Trade Delegations and offers technical advice and market briefs etc.
It also provides service to its more than 35,000 registered exporter members in a specialized manner through its committees and various sub-committees. AEPC’s Executive Committee functioned through its various Sub-Committees including, Quota Advisory Committee, Export Promotion Committee, Exhibition Advisory Committee, and Finance and Budget Sub Committee.
It organises variety of fairs including India and International Garment Fair twice a year at Delhi, India Knit Fair at Tripur, the knitwear capital of India, Men’s Fashion Fair at Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. AEPC runs Apparel Training and Design Centers at places like Delhi, Mumbai, Tirupur, Bangalore, Chennai, Jaipur, and Hyderabad. These centers impart training and thereafter even help the trained to get placed in various industries at shop-floor level to improve the efficiency and productivity of the Garment Industry. AEPC also provides rich library to its members as well as research scholars.
Its grandiose project of a world class Trade Mart cum Exhibition Complex in Delhi is in the anvil. It will house exclusive showrooms of exporters as much as hundred and an auditorium plus a permanent Exhibition Complex. The council administers the Export Entitlement Policy of the Government of India. It has also been authorized to allot quotas to exporters and issue Certificate.
Export Promotion Council For Handicrafts or EPCH has been established under the Exim Policy of Govt. of India in 1986-87 and is a non-profit organization. The organization works under the administrative control of Development Commissioner, Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and governed by Policies of Ministry of Textiles.
It is an apex body which projects India’s image abroad as a reliable supplier of high quality of handicraft goods & services. It also insures various measures keeping in view of observance of international standards and specifications. The Council has created necessary infrastructure as well as marketing and information facilities, which are availed by both the member exporters and importers.
The membership of the council rose from 35 in year 1985-86 to 6873 in 2002-03 EPCH Council the Council is run and managed by team of professionals headed by Executive Director. The Committee of Administration consists of eminent exporters, professionals, and senior Govt. officials.
The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts has a rarest distinction of being considered as MODEL COUNCIL which is self sustaining and where all the promotional activities are self financed Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair Indian Handicrafts and Gifts Fair, today has become a show window of Indian handicrafts among all the leading overseas buyers need no introduction.