Safeguarding Artisan Livelihoods through Zero-Duty Access for Carpets in India–EU FTA
The carpet sector which provides livelihoods to lakhs of rural artisans currently exports over USD 300 million annually to the European Union.
However persistent tariff barriers continue to erode India’s global competitiveness in this labour-intensive and heritage-rich sector.
The Carpet Export Promotion Council has consistently advocated zero-duty access in the ongoing India–EU negotiations.
As the India–EU Free Trade Agreement moves closer to conclusion we once again look towards the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to secure comprehensive zero-duty market access for all carpet products an outcome critical for safeguarding traditional carpet clusters sustaining weavers , artisan livelihoods and significantly enhancing India’s footprint in the European Union market.
Jan-25-26
