There are at present eleven Export Promotion Councils under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce and nine export promotion councils related to textile sector under the administrative control of Ministry of Textiles. These Councils are registered as non -profit organisations under the Companies Act/Societies Registration Act. The Export Promotion Councils perform both advisory and executive functions. These Councils are also the registering authorities under the Export Import Policy, 1997-2002.These Councils have been assigned the role and functions under the said Policy.

The Committee constituted to look into the aspects of rationalization of election procedure of the Export Promotion Councils(EPCs) and the criteria to be adopted for their restructuring so that they retain their relevance to the national export effort in the context of globlisation and economic liberalization, has made recommendations to streamline and strengthening the functioning of the EPCs. The Government has since accepted the recommendations of the Committee and issued Model Bye-Laws and guidelines to all EPCs for adoption.

Export Promotion Councils under Department of Commerce  

1. Engineering Export Promotion Council
Address : Vanijya Bhawan, 1st Floor, International Trade Facilitation Centre,
1/1, Wood Street, Kolkata - 700016
Tel. : 91-33-22890651/52
Fax : 91-33-22890654
E-mail : eepcho@eth.net
Website : http://www.eepcindia.org or http://www.eepcindia.com
 
 
2. Project Exports Promotion Council of India
Address : H-118, Himalaya House, 11th Floor,
23, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001
Tel. : (91)11-23722425/23350367
Fax : (91)11-23312936
E-Mail : info@projectexports.com
Website : http://www.projectexports.com/

 
3. Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Export Promotion Council
Address : Jhansi Castle, 4th floor, 7-Cooperage Road, Mumbai - 400039
Tel. : (91)22-2021288/2021330/2026549
Fax : (91)22-2026684
Website : http://www.chemexcil.gov.in

 
4. Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council
Address : World Trade Centre, 14/IB, Ezra Street, Kolkata - 700001.
Tel. : (91)33-22215652/22358217/8219
Fax : (91)33-22215657
Website : http://www.capexil.com

 
5. Council for Leather Exports
Address : 3rd floor, CMDA Tower-2 Gandhi Irwin Bridge Road,
Egmore, Chennai - 600008
Tel. : (91)44-28594367-71(5 lines)
Fax : (91)44-28594363/64
E-Mail : cle@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.leatherindia.org

 
6. Sports Goods Export Promotion Council
Address : 1-E/6, Swami Ram Tirth Nagar, Jhandewalan Extn. New Delhi - 100055
Tel. : (91)11-23525695-23516183
Fax : (91)11-23632147
E-Mail : sgepc@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.sportsgoodsindia.org/

 
7. Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council
Address : Diamond Bazar, 5th floor, 391-A,
Dr.D.Bhadkamkar Marg, Mumbai-400 004
Tel. : (91)22-23821801/23821806
Fax : (91)22-23808752/23804958
Website : http://gjepc.org

 
8. Shellac Export Promotion Council
Address : "Vanijya Bhawan" International Trade Facilitation Centre,
1/1 Wood Street, 2nd Floor, Kolkata - 700016
Tel. : (91)33-22834417,22834697, 22834698
Fax : (91)33-22834699
Website : http://www.shellacepc.com

 
9. Cashew Export Promotion Council
Address : Post Box No.1709,Chittor Road, Ernakulam South., Cochin - 682016
Tel. : (91)484-351973/361459
Fax : (91)484-370973
Website : http://www.cashewindia.org

 
10. The Plastics Export Promotion Council
Address : Crystal Tower, Gundivali Road No. 3, Off Sir M.V.Road, Andheri(East), Mumbai-400 069
Tel. : (91)22-26833951/52
Fax : (91)22-26833953/4057
E-Mail : plexconcil@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.plexconcil.org

 
11. Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZ Units
Address : 705, Bhikaji Cama Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066
Tel. : (91)11-26167042/5805/6185
Fax : (91)11-26165538
E-Mail : epces@vsnl.net
Website : http://eouindia.com


12. Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council
Address : 101, Aditya Trade Center, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500038
Tel : (91)40-23735462/66
Fax : (91)40-23735464
E-Mail : info@pharmexcil.com
Website : www.pharmexcil.com


Export Promotion Councils under Ministry of Textiles


1. Apparel Export Promotion Council
Address : NBCC Towers,15 Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110 066.
Tel. : (91) 11-26183351/26169393/94/56/57
Fax : (91) 11-26188584/26188300
E-Mail : hochrm@nda.vsnl.net.in
Website : http://www.aepc.com

 
2. Carpet Export Promotion Council
Address : 101-A/1, Krishna Nagar, (Behind Govt. Sr. Sec. School), Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi 110029.
Tel. : (91) 11-26102742/26101024
Fax : (91) 11-26165299
E-Mail : cepc@nda.vsnl.net.in.
Website : http://www.indiancarpets.com

 
3. Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council
Address : Engineering Centre, 5th Floor, Mumbai - 400 004.
Tel. : (91) 22-23632910/11/12/13
Fax : (91) 22-23932914
E-Mail : exprocil@bom3.vsnl.net.in
Website : http://www.texprocil.com

 
4. Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
Address : Plot No.1,Pocket 6&7,Sector-C,Local Shopping Centre,Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110 070.
Tel. : (91) 11-26135256/57/58
Fax : (91) 11-26135518/19
E-Mail : epch@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.epch.com

 
5. Handloom Export Promotion Council
Address : 18, Cathedral Garden Road, Nunagambakkam, Madras 600 034.
Tel. : (91) 44-8278879/8276043
Fax : (91) 44-8271761
E-Mail : hepccatp@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.hepcindia.com

 
6. Indian Silk Export Promotion Council
Address : 62, Mittal Chambers, 6th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400 021.
Tel. : (91) 22-202049113/2027662/2025866,
Fax : (91) 22-2874606
E-Mail : isepc@bom2.vsnl.net.in
Website : http://www.silkepc.com

 
7. Powerloom Development  export Promotion Council
Address : 16, Ist Floor, Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point, Mumbai -400 021.
Tel. : (91) 22-2846518/19
Fax : (91) 22-2846517
E-Mail : pdexcil.pdepc@gems.vsnl.net.in
Website : http://www.pdexcil.org

 
8. Synthetic & Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council
Address : Resham Bhavan, 78, Veer Nariman Point Road, Mumbai - 400 020.
Tel. : (91) 22-22048797/22048690
Fax : (91) 22-22048358
E-Mail : srtepc@vsnl.com
Website : http://www.synthetictextiles.org

 
9. Wool & Woolens Export Promotion Council
Address : 312/714, Ashoka Estate, 24, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001.
Tel. : (91) 11-3315512/3315205
Fax : (91) 11-3314626
E-Mail : wwepc@nda.vsnl.net.in
Website : http://www.wwepc.org


Export Inspection Council, New Delhi:

The EIC, an autonomous body, is responsible for the enforcement of quality standards and compulsory pre-shipment inspection of the various commodities meant for export and notified under the Export (Quality Control & Inspection) Act, 1963. It was set up under Section (3) of the Export (Inspection and Quality Control) Act, 1963. It is headed by a Director. EIC is assisted in its functions by the Export Inspection Agencies(EIAs) located at Chennai, Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai alongwith a network of 42 sub-offices and laboratories to back up the pre-shipment inspection and certification activities.

Address : 3rd Floor, NDYMCA, Cultural Centre Building, 1 Jai Singh Road, NEW DELHI-110001
Telephone : (91)11-23748188, (91)11-23748189, (91)11-23365540
Fax : (91)11-23748024
Email : eic@eicindia.org
Website : http://www.eicindia.org

Marine Products Export Development Authority, Cochin :

The MPEDA was set up under Section (4) of MPEDA Act, 1972 and became functional from 20th April, 1972. It is a statutory body functioning under the Department of Commerce. The MPEDA, a statutory body, is responsible for development of the marine products industry with special reference to exports. It is headed by a Chairman. It has its headquarters at Kochi and has a number of Regional and Sub- Regional Offices. Besides, it has Trade Promotion Offices at Tokyo and New York.

Address : MPEDA House, Panampilly Avenue, COCHIN-682016.
Telephone : (91)484-311971
Fax : (91)484-313361.
Web Site :  http://www.mpeda.com



Agricultural and processed Food Products Export Development Authority, New Delhi :

The APEDA was set up by an Act of Parliament of 1986 and came into being on 13th February 1986. The APEDA is also a statutory body which is entrusted with the tasks of agricultural exports, including the export of processed foods in value added form. It is headed by a Chairman. The Headquarter is located at New Delhi and it has a number of Regional Offices.

Address : 3rd Floor, NCUI Building, 3 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, Hauz Khas, NEW DELHI-110016.
Telephone : (91)11- 26513204, 26514572, 26513219
Fax : (91)11- 26534870
Email : headq@apeda.com
Web Site : http://www.apeda.com