Karnataka’s Department of Handlooms and Textiles and Zilla Panchayat organised a one-day Export Promotion Workshop in Shivamogga on Tuesday. The workshop aimed to help local entrepreneurs understand export opportunities, registration processes and export operations.
Industries and Commerce Department Joint Director R. Ganesh said the textile industry could create significant employment opportunities at the local level. He spoke after inaugurating the workshop at the District Industries Centre.
Government Offers Support to Textile Businesses
Ganesh said the government encourages businesses to expand under its Industrial Policy and Textile Policy. It also supports the establishment of new industries and the growth of existing ones. He added that the government stands ready to provide the necessary support to entrepreneurs.
Sumalatha D, Joint Director of the Handlooms and Textiles Department for the Eastern Zone, Tumakuru, delivered the introductory remarks. She said the Union Ministry of Textiles has set a target to raise India’s textile and readymade garment exports to US$100 billion by 2030.
India’s current textile exports stand at approximately US$35 billion, according to the report. Reaching the 2030 target will require a significant increase in exports to global markets.
Workshop Covers Export Procedures and Risk Management
The workshop aimed to raise awareness among entrepreneurs about export opportunities, registration requirements and export operations.
Sumalatha advised Shivamogga’s entrepreneurs to explore global markets. She highlighted the importance of branding, packaging and following export procedures. She also stressed the need to obtain the mandatory Import-Export Code (IEC).
In addition, she explained shipping options, export insurance and services offered by ECGC to help mitigate payment risks. She also discussed postal services for small-scale exporters.