
Talking to media, President, KCCI, Sheikh Ashiq said the fall in the handicraft exports is a cause of concern. “However, to improve our export tally, we are pinning hopes on buyer seller meet,” he said, adding that 3-day event would boost exports which witnessed Rs 500 crore decline due to last year’s floods. “In comparison to Rs 1700 crore exports in 2013-14 we were at least expecting to achieve Rs 2000 crore business in export segment last year but floods played a spoilsport,” he added.