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PROMOTING EXPORTS OF HANDICRAFTS
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Update:
21/11/2014
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International conference on the promotion of exports of Indian handicrafts and exchange programs, sharing experiences and developing manufacturing market access in international handicrafts was opened on 17 / 9 in the capital New Delhi.
The workshop was attended by experts and artisans from Vietnam, China, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Ireland and the host country.
Vietnam delegation, led by Mr. Le Ba Ngoc, vice president of Exporters Association of handicrafts (VietCraft) attended the workshop leader. Vietnam booths showcasing hand embroidery paintings and carvings on rocks, attract visitors to visit.
Mr. Le Ba Ngoc said it was the first time Vietnam seminar participants for handicrafts in India, with the two artists specializing in embroidery and stone carvings direct demonstration of products produced on the spot. He expressed the hope that the trend of market integration, this workshop is an opportunity for Vietnam to expand the export market handicraft products, and exchange and share experiences with other countries.
Speaking at the workshop, Commission Chairman Handicrafts Development India SS Gupta said the export of handicrafts important contribution to the Indian economy, with average growth of 15% / year in the last few decades.
Value handicraft products in India is about U.S. $ 5,600 million / year, of which exports reached U.S. $ 3,304 million and domestic consumption is 2,300 million. However, India has not exploited the international market share of handicrafts of the country are less than 2% of the world market.
According S.S. Gupta, handicraft industry of India is facing enormous challenges, such as labor costs and rising raw material, handicraft products are cheaper mechanization is also a threat for handicraft goods . Therefore, handicraft industry to upgrade technology, improve the design and quality of raw materials.
He also expressed hope that the conference will create conditions for enterprises producing handicrafts India to exchange experiences, learn along the water market.
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