‘Srinagar Export Hub to be made operational soon’

Srinagar, Nov 29: A meeting of District Level Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC) was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here.

The meeting was held to finalise the Draft Export Action Plan aimed to enhance the Export of Goods from Srinagar District to boost the local Economy and institutionalize the Export Ecosystem through establishment of Srinagar Export Hub.

At the outset, the DC held an extensive discussion with all the stakeholders present in the meeting on the proposed Draft District Export Action Plan.The DC, who is also the Chairman of DLEPC also held a detailed deliberation on the comprehensive Export Plan placed before the Committee under which 3 products have been identified/finalized having good export potential viz Silk Carpet, Pashmina and Papier Mache in Srinagar District.
On the occasion, the DC/Chairman District Level Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC) accorded approval to the Draft Export Action Plan of Srinagar for its submission to the concerned and provide adequate market linkage to the Industry through Srinagar Export Hub.
While highlighting the objectives of the “District Export Hub” being established at Kashmir Haat under the ODOP- DEH initiative, the DC said it is aimed to boost the Export of Goods from Srinagar District with adequate market linkage to the Industry, provide guidance regarding exports, consultancy, IT solutions, data management etc under one umbrella, besides strengthen support at embassy level to facilitate exporters and importers. “Srinagar Export Hub to be made operational soon,” he said.