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Awareness Workshop on Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra

Oct 11, 2023

Logistics play a vital role in enhancing exports as it facilitates the movement of goods from suppliers to manufacturers, then to sellers or distributors and eventually to the buyers. This supply chain acts as a series of transactions and expedites the trade logistics infrastructure such as roads and highways, ports, railways, airports including dry ports, warehousing infrastructure etc. "Dak Niryat" facility by India Post is one of the major enablers which add to the convenience of MSME exporters in many aspects. Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra serves as a one-stop destination for exporters, providing comprehensive assistance and streamlined processes for export-related documentation, logistics, customs procedures and packing. The centers offer valuable support to businesses, empowering them to navigate the complexities of international trade with ease. In this regard, World Trade Center Bhubaneswar in association with India Post, Bhubaneswar, MSME Department, Government of Odisha and DEPM, Government of Odisha is organized an Awareness Workshop on Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra under the Export Facilitation Cell by MSME Department, Government of Odisha to further aware the exporter fraternity about the DNK Facility. Shri. Saswat Mishra, IAS, Principal Secretary, MSME Department, Government of Odisha graced the session as the Chief Guest and highlighted the current export scenario of the state. He also urged the MSMEs , exporters and aspiring exporters to utilize the facilities and schemes under Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra as an effective mode of logistics. Shri. Rajen Padhi, Honorary Convenor, WTC Bhubaneswar International Trade Promotion Think Tank welcomed all the esteemed dignitaries and highlighted the nuances of exports and international trade. Shri. Debasis Sahani, Assistant Director (Mails/BD), O/o the Chief PMG, Odisha Circle, Bhubaneswar accentuated Dak Niryat Scheme by the Government of India, parcel packaging facilities in post offices, cost value of consignments based on order value or weight, compensation schemes and tax refund benefits for small exporters. He also highlighted the India Post Way Bill generation through DGFT Website to be reflected in Ice gate, product features, International Mail Products, source of documents, benefits of postal bill, market identification etc. Representatives from the customs department also participated in the session to discuss the custom regulations and its intricacies. Shri. Bibhuti Bhusana Dash, IOFS, Special Secretary, MSME Department, Government of Odisha and Shri. Dilip Sahoo, OAS, Director, Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing, Government of Odisha were also present in the session. The session also witnessed an open house discussion where the participants interacted with the officials and discussed their queries. Smt. Nimeshika Natarajan, Assistant Director, World Trade Center Bhubaneswar moderated the session and proposed the vote of thanks. The session was held on 11th October 2023 at IDCO Conference Hall, IDCO Towers, Janpath, Bhubaneswar.