Ganderbal, July 12: In an effort to promote and facilitate exports from District Ganderbal, an Export Awareness Workshop cum E-commerce Onboarding event was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) under the aegis of Industries & Commerce Department.
The event was organized as per the directions of Vikramjit Singh Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce and under the guidance of Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director, JKTPO in collaboration with District Administration Ganderbal.
This event brings together esteemed speakers and industry experts from Government of India and other renowned organizations, such as DGFT, APEDA, MYSTORE, ONDC, Walmart vriddhi, and FIEO.
The workshop aims to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to local businesses looking to expand their operations in the global market.
The Export Awareness Workshop cum E-commerce Onboarding event serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, exporters, and aspiring businesses to learn about the intricacies of export procedures, e-commerce strategies, and international trade best practices. During this opportunity, participants interacted with experts and gained a comprehensive understanding of the export landscape, along with insights into leveraging e-commerce platforms for enhanced global reach.
The forum was addressed by A.K Bhushan, Dy Director from DGFT who informed participants about Government policies, export regulations, step by step procedure of generating Import/Export code and other available incentives which provided attendees with crucial information to navigate the complex export ecosystem.
Davinder Kumar Tyagi, Asst. Director MSME, J&K conveyed participants about various schemes/incentives/benefits offered by Ministry of MSME, Government of India and special focus was laid on the schemes endorsing exports among MSME sector.
Dr. Kausar Fatima BDM,APEDA discussed the potential of agricultural exports, market trends, and the necessary certifications and standards required for exporting high-quality agricultural products.
Prabakar, Category Lead ONDC, a pioneering initiative in the digital trade ecosystem, showcased the opportunities and advantages offered by their platform, facilitating seamless end-to-end integration for businesses in the ecommerce sector.
Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) – FIEO, a leading trade promotion organization, offered their expertise in market research, export documentation, and building strategic partnerships, empowering participants with comprehensive export knowledge.
The event feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to learn from the experiences of industry leaders and connect with potential collaborators. Additionally, attendees received resource materials, tools, and guidance to kickstart their export journey or enhance their existing export capabilities. The event concluded with on-spot registration for IE code, e-comm onboarding and question & answer session.
The workshop witnessed participation of more than 110 local artisans, weavers, farmers and entrepreneurs. JKTPO shall continue such export awareness workshop and e-comm onboarding drives to provide first-hand knowledge and information about exports ecosystem, and provide access to a vast digital marketplace and enable local entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their products nationwide.
