CARPET EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL

Services offered to Members:

Carpet Export Promotion Council of India (CEPC) has been established by the Government to promote the exports of hand-made / hand-knotted carpets and other floor coverings world over. CEPC therefore, helps in R & D, quality assurance, timely delivery of finished products across the globe in addition to skill enhancement of weavers / artisans / entrepreneurs, strengthening base in existing markets, identifying potential markets, educating about government policies and its compliances, providing assistance for brand building of Indian hand-made carpets, through publicity, participating in and organizing world renowned trade fairs, expositions and road shows etc around the word in established markets. Also exploring potential and upcoming markets globally for promotion of Indian handmade carpets, rugs, floor coverings etc.

Indian Carpets are renowned all over the world for their exquisite designs, subtle elegance, attractive colours and workmanship. Hand-knotted Woollen Carpets from India speak eloquently of the superb workmanship. India produces all types of qualities with specific designs; colours and sizes as per requirement of world market and have an edge to produce carpets according to the specification of buyer with timely delivery schedule. The art of weaving carpet has percolated down through generations and the Indian craftsmen have been creating the greatest of specimen since the medieval period.

Indian Handmade Carpet Industry is ranked No. 1 status in the international market achieved highest quantity both in terms of value and production in the world market. India is possessing market share of around 35% of total world import of Handmade Carpets. India takes a global leap in its textile exports with the strong base of improved infrastructure, quality and technology.

With a membership of over 2500 members and over 20 associations / business associations / weavers / artisans associations, CEPC espouses the shared vision of Indian businesses and speaks directly and indirectly for over 25000 business units. It has an expanding direct membership of enterprises drawn from medium, small and tiny segments of carpet weaving / manufacturing, distributive trade and services. CEPC maintains the lead as the proactive day to day business solution provider through research and development, through organizing BSM, RBSMs, participating in trade fairs, expositions / events at foreign shore, interactions at highest level with Union Government and State Governments.

The Council facilitates understanding of carpets related Indian and International trade policies, emerging trade issues, social & environmental compliances, quality management and sustainable business practices.

Direct Marketing:

Invitation for participation in ICE;

Invitation of participation in Overseas Trade Fairs;

Invitation of participation in Buyer Seller Meets;

Invitation of participation in Reverse Buyer Seller Meets;

Invitation of participation in Craft: Festivals of India organized overseas

Invitation for participation in Product Specific Fairs organized by the Council;

Invitation for participation in Training Programmes;

Invitation for participation in Shilpi Haat / Dilli Haat / Urban Haats / Mini Carpet Melas to be organized by the Councils under the aegis of DCH, GOI;

Market intelligence:

Provide trade inquires/tra,Sie leads on a regular basis

Provide latest trade statistics;

Newsletter:

Newsletter titled "CARPET COUNCIL NEWS" is published and disseminate among the live members of the Council;

Representation:

Liaison with Government Department, Industry Association, Chamber of Commerce, foreign missions situated in the vicinity of News Delhi and elsewhere; EOIs at aboard, and other similarly placed institutions;

Assist members in settlement of trade disputes with the buyers;

Seminars / Open House Meets:

Organize awareness seminars, open house meets, workshops, on various trade related issues;

Invitation to reputed designers / trend forecasting agencies to interact with handicrafts members exporters;

Trade Policies:

Circulars pertaining to the policy changes with respect to HANDMADE CARPET UDYOG are disseminated regularly to the members;

Issue of Duty Free Import Certificate (DFIC) for embellishment / consumables to the members;

Market Development Assistance (MDA / MAI / DCH) is also given to the members as per guidelines. (http://www.indiancarpets.com.)

Apart from the above information regarding any development in the sector is disseminated to the members regularly through circulars;

sks /osd May 2012