JKTPO, DGFT organise virtual capacity building-cum-workshop on Export Registration

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Daily Excelsior
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Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 22: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) in association with Office of Additional Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) organised a virtual capacity building-cum-workshop on Export Registration.
The aim of the Export Registration Drive was to motivate and train young entrepreneurs for exports.
Suvidh Shah, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade commented, “This is our first initiative with J&K Government through JKTPO. We ensure more such webinars soon to encourage and help our traders. We also look forward to organise in person sessions in Jammu and Srinagar.”
Ankita Kar, Managing Director JKTPO, Jammu and Kashmir acknowledged DGFT support and said, “In last few months, we have explored ideas for promoting trade, of which export promotion is a major part, and in that process we have tried to explore new markets for traditional products from Handicrafts, Handloom, Horticulture and Agriculture sector. This is in line with the vision of Ministry of Commerce & Industry (GOI)’s initiative for developing district as an export hub. The doors of JKTPO are always open to facilitate the queries and handhold our trade fraternity”.
The Exporter Registration Drive gave an overview of import-export procedures, documentation and awareness about the facilities and benefits provided by Foreign Trade Policy of Government of India. JKTPO encouraged the entrepreneurs and artisans to get themselves registered on its portal.
Total 115 participants registered for the event, which was attended by Director Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Director (s) Handicrafts and Handloom, Jammu and Kashmir, Director Agriculture Kashmir and other senior officials from DGFT Ludhiana.
This is the first ever association between JKTPO and DGFT for a seminar and workshop.
Niryat Bandhu is DGFT’s initiative for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs in the arena of international business.
The event was concluded with a question and answer session.
In the end, Ankita Kar, Managing Director, JKTPO delivered the vote of thanks.

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