KISHTWAR, JUNE 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), Industries & Commerce Department, on Thursday organised an Export Awareness Workshop, E-Commerce Onboarding Drive and India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Awareness Session at Kishtwar under the guidance of Managing Director JKTPO Sudershan Kumar.
The programme, as per an official statement, was organised in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar and drew participation from nearly 50 entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers, MSMEs, self-help groups and aspiring exporters from across the district.
The event commenced with welcome remarks by Faculty JKTPO Vishal Ray, who highlighted the importance of export promotion, digital commerce adoption and market diversification and briefed participants on JKTPO’s initiatives for facilitating market access, capacity building and export readiness.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, who graced the event as Chief Guest, highlighted the district’s potential in agriculture, horticulture, handloom, handicrafts and value-added products and encouraged entrepreneurs to explore national and international markets. General Manager District Industries Centre Kishtwar Rishi Sharma reiterated the administration’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship, industrial growth and export development.
During the Export Awareness Session, Gaurav Gupta from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) provided insights into export procedures, documentation requirements, market identification and schemes available for exporters. Ullas Kumar from the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC) conducted a session on export credit insurance, risk mitigation and financial safeguards for businesses venturing into international trade.
Representatives from the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) briefed participants on digital commerce opportunities, onboarding procedures and the advantages of accessing wider markets online. Three entrepreneurs submitted on-the-spot applications for onboarding on ONDC, with the process expected to be completed by the end of the day.
A dedicated session on the India–EU FTA, also conducted by FIEO, focussed on emerging trade opportunities, enhanced market access prospects and the preparedness required for local businesses to capitalise on future trade arrangements with the European Union.
The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session on exports, e-commerce, export financing and market access.
