Awareness Programme on FTAs, Trade Connect Portal & Relief Support under EPM – Bhadohi
Textiles Committee, through its Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC), Varanasi, organised a one-day awareness programme on “Maximizing Textile Export Potential through FTAs and Trade Connect Portal & Awareness on Relief Support under EPM” on 21 May 2026 at All India Carpet Manufacturers Association (AICMA), Kaleen Bhavan, Bhadohi (U.P.).
The programme commenced with lamp lighting and a welcome address by Shri Ambrish Singh, Assistant Director, Textiles Committee. The event was graced by Dr. Rajeev Kumar Varshney, Director, IICT, who addressed the participants as the Chief Guest.
During the programme, Shri Brijesh Kumar Shukla, Assistant Director, Textiles Committee presented the activities and initiatives of TEFC. Shri Ranjan Joshi, Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade delivered an informative session on the benefits of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and the Trade Connect Portal for exporters.
Shri Muralidhar Mahato, Branch Manager, ECGC, Varanasi explained the relief support available under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) and guided exporters on leveraging the scheme for export growth and risk mitigation.
The programme also featured addresses by industry representatives including Shri Piyush Kumar Baranwal, Secretary, AICMA, who appreciated the efforts of the Textiles Committee in strengthening awareness and support mechanisms for exporters.
The interactive session witnessed enthusiastic participation from exporters and industry representatives from Bhadohi and nearby regions, who actively engaged in discussions on FTAs, export facilitation, and support schemes.
The programme witnessed participation from 60 stakeholders, who benefited from the informative sessions and appreciated the initiative of TEFC Varanasi in organising such programmes for the benefit of trade and industry.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Ambrish Singh, Assistant Director, Textiles Committee.
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