WHY VIRTUAL BUYER SELLER MEET
The COVID’19 Pandemic is taking a heavy toll on the global economy and India is no exception. During COVID-19 situation, when physical fairs are not possible, the EPCH has successfully organized 4 International Virtual Trade Fairs and 2 International Virtual BSMs in June, July, November, 2020 & January, 2021.
To provide greater market access and increase visibility of Indian Handicrafts, EPCH has planned to organizeVIRTUAL BUYER-SELLER MEET (STAND-ALONE VIRTUAL MEET) from 23-25 February, 2021 on digital platform under MAI Scheme of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India and with support of Indian Embassies & Consul General Offices in West Asia & North Africa (WANA Region). In order to maximize the benefits of the digital platform, the buyers from countries like United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iran, Jordan, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco & others shall be invited to attend the Virtual Buyer Seller Meet.
The exhibitors will be assigned dedicated virtual stands and will upload & display a wide-range of Handicrafts, Home, Lifestyle, Gifts & Decoratives, Textiles & Home Furnishing, Furniture & Accessories, Fashion Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, Sustainable & ecofriendly Crafts and other complementing products on the online virtual trade fair platform provided by EPCH.
EPCH in association with Indian Embassies & Consul General Offices in West Asia & North Africa (WANA Region) is initiating focused and aggressive promotion & publicity through Email Blasts, Web Promotions, Social Media Campaigns and Tele Calling to connect to the buyers and importers. The buyers are also looking for online sourcing opportunities. EPCH will invite Overseas Buyers representing Chain/Department Stores, Retailers, E-commerce Businesses & Buying Houses from West Asia & North Africa (WANA Region).
Mr. Shantmanu, IAS
Development Commissioner (Handicratfs)
Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
Mr. Ravi K. Passi
Chairman
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Director General
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
Mr. R. K. Verma
Executive Director
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
This Virtual Buyer Seller Meet is organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) (www.epch.in), a non-profit organisation and the apex body representing Indian handicraft manufacturers & exporters. EPCH facilitates its 10,000+ members offer unique styles and quality products to the global sourcing community. The Council provides comprehensive information about the sector to international buyers and ensures optimal interface between the Indian handicrafts industry and international buyers facilitating business. EPCH is recognized for its continuous pursuit of excellence. With its Headquarters in New Delhi, EPCH has regional/representative offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Moradabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Saharanpur, Agra, Guwahati and Narsapur.
EPCH has set a new order for sourcing amid the pandemic by going virtual and conducting 4 international virtual trade fairs and 2 Virtual Buyer Seller Meet between June to November 2020 and January, 2021, including the 50th edition of its IHGF Delhi Fair. With things looking positive now, the IHGF Delhi Fair’s Spring edition in 19-23 May 2021 is being planned as a physical show at the India Expo Centre & Mart, New Delhi NCR. A complete road map for safe and convenient visitation is in place to ensure return to the inimitable and vibrant physical Fair.
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Contact Us
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
EPCH House,
Pkt. 6&7, Sector C, LSC
Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi 110070 India
Tel: +91-11-26135256/57/58 (Extn. 127 & 130)