JKTPO organises export awareness workshop, e-commerce onboarding drive in Samba

Jammu, Oct 7: Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) organised an Export Awareness Workshop and E-Commerce Onboarding Drive at the DC Office Complex, Samba under the guidance of Sudershan Kumar, Managing Director, JKTPO, aimed at sensitising local producers, entrepreneurs, and artisans about export opportunities and digital market access.

The workshop was organised with ODOP team, DPIIT focusing on imparting knowledge about Government export promotion schemes, financial and insurance assistance for exporters, and thecompliance and documentation required to obtain an Importer Exporter Code (IEC). AnE-Commerce Onboarding Drivewas also held in collaboration with theGovernment e-Marketplace (GeM) to help local sellers expand their reach through online platforms.

Speaking on the occasion, Champa Devi, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Samba, appreciated the initiative and stated “So far, producers and manufacturers from the district have primarily focused on the domestic market. This workshop serves as a platform to help them explore international opportunities. Our products already meet global standards, but many farmers and producers lack awareness about export processes. I’m confident that this initiative will empower them to confidently venture into global markets.”

The workshop witnessed participation from representatives of Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and HDFC Bank, who shared detailed insights into their respective domains and explained various schemes and benefits available for exporters. A representative from GeM also guided participants on the GeM onboarding process for sellers.

The event received an overwhelming response, with over 110 participants, including entrepreneurs, traders, farmers, and self-help groups from Samba district. Participants appreciated JKTPO’s efforts in promoting export awareness and creating a platform for business growth and market linkage.