This division deals with matters relating to two Export Promotion Councils(EPCs) viz. Projects Export Promotion Council(PEPC) and Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC).

• Matters relating to Projects Export Promotion Council(PEPC).
• Analysis/examination of the MAI/MDA proposals received from the above-mentioned 3 Councils under the Division to promote India’s exports of telecom equipment’s & services; project exports and service sector export.
• Examination of the Outcome report of the export promotion activities done by the Councils.
• Examination of the pre- Budget proposals/suggestions for Union Budget pertaining to the above-mentioned 3 Councils.
• Handling miscellaneous proposals of the Councils
• PMO references, VIP references, Court Cases, RTI applications, Parliament Questions.

Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC) is an export promotion council set up by the Government of India in 1984 (as Overseas Construction Council of India). PEPC in line with the Foreign Trade Policy of the Government (of India) not only undertakes the necessary export promotion initiatives but also provides necessary technical information, guidance and support to Indian Civil and Engineering (EPC) construction including process engineering contractors and consultants – in public or private sector – to set up overseas projects in any of the following modules of engineering service: –

• Civil construction (structures/infrastructure)
• Turnkey Projects including engineering, procurement and construction (from concept to commissioning) and essentially includes civil work/construction and all supplies specific to these turnkey projects
• Process and Engineering Consultancy Services And
• Project Construction Items (Excluding Steel and Cement)
• Construction Engineering Products (Fittings & Fixtures/Materials)
• Construction Equipment & Accessories
• Other Project Goods

• • PEPC successfully organized India Pavilion at Bhutan Construction Fair 2019, 18-21 July 2019 at Changlimithang Stadium, Thimpu, Bhutan.
  • PEPC set up a stall at the Process V South-South and Triangular Cooperation, Delhi, 21-22 August 2019. Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce & Industry visited the stall
  • PEPC was endorsement partner at the Construction World Leadership Summit 2019 held on 15-16 October 2019 organized by First Construction Council in association with Construction World and ENR (Engineering News Report). Our members Larsen & Toubro Ltd., AFCONS and Shapoorji & Pallonji Ltd. were amongst the key speaker at
    the event.

In addition to the above as part of key export promotion activity, the Council disseminated information pertaining to 597 international tenders through weekly e-newsletters.to member companies during financial year 2019-20.

• • PEPC in co-ordination with CII facilitated the participation of PEPC member companies in the online webinar on Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Doing Business with Africa held on 30th July, 2020 – 12:30 PM – 06:00 PM
  • PEPC in co-ordination with CII facilitated the participation of PEPC member companies in the Digital Session on Doing Business with Uganda on18 August 2020
  • PEPC facilitated the participation of PEPC member companies in the webinar on Opportunities for bilateral cooperation in Engineering sector between India and Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Cabo Verde organized by Embassy of India, Senegal organized by Embassy of India, Senegal on 21 August 2020.
  • In addition to the above as part of key export promotion activity, the Council disseminated information pertaining to 1012 international tenders through weekly e-newsletters.to member companies during financial year 2020-21.
    Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC)

    The council undertakes several activities aimed at Telecom Equipment export promotion such as Commissioning of Studies to find potential markets, holding of National/International Seminars and facilitating participation of exporters in various overseas exhibitions. The council also disseminates trade related data to its members. The council makes various recommendations
    to the Government for making necessary changes in various policies and procedures for promotion of Telecom Equipment Export.

    Events organized by TEPC in the Financial year 2019-20 and 2020-21
    2019-20
    Events organized by TEPC

    India Africa ICT Expo: The 5th edition of India-Africa ICT Expo took place in Kigali, Rwanda on August 05-06, 2019. This event was collaborative effort of Telecom Equipment and Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) of India, Department of
    Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India and the Government of Rwanda. The event was held under the theme “Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation Agenda”.
    India Telecom: TEPC organized India Telecom 2019- Exclusive Buyer Seller Meet from 14-16 October 2019 at Aerocity, New Delhi under MAI scheme of Department of Commerce. The event was organized alongside India Mobile Congress (IMC) such that the invited foreign buyers can meet and network with more Indian manufacturers under

    Events participated by TEPC

    GES: TEPC participated in 5th edition of Global Exhibition on Services 26th to 28th November 2019 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka to promote the start-ups and SME’s. The event was organized by Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce
    and Industry, Government of India, in partnership with Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (Cll).

    Basis Soft: TEPC participated in the Delegation & Expo in Dhaka, Bangladesh held from 6-8th /9th February 2020 alongside BASIS Soft Expo 2020 at International Convention City, Bashundhara in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The participation was supported by
    Department of Telecommunications, Government of India and helped Indian companies to interact with ICT companies and operators from Bangladesh.

    2020-21
    Events organized by TEPC:

    India Africa: To reiterate the relationship and commitment between India, Rwanda and other African countries, TEPC, with support of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, hosted the ‘India Africa ICT Expo &
    Conference’ during December 1-2, 2020. The Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Government of Rwanda is co-host for the event; Hon’ble ICT Minister, Rwanda has consented for the same.
    India Telecom: TEPC Make in India Pavilion was organized in India Mobile Congress, from 8-10 December 2020. The event was organized to provide the Indian companies platform to meet and network with more foreign companies from different countries
    under one roof. of the Indian manufacturers.

    Events participated by TEPC:

    Connectech Asia: ConnecTechAsia 2020, incorporates BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia, SatelliteAsia and co-located with TechXLR8 Asia, was a three-day virtual event which is thereafter turn into a 24/7, 365 days’ interactive marketplace. There were more than 220
    highly targeted content sessions available during the event and thereafter on demand which will help the companies to know more about new technologies, over 200 exhibitors and a dedicated calendarization and promotion of their virtual booth activities which will help the participating companies to meet new buyers.

    Africacom: TEPC participated AfricaCom 2020, scheduled on 10th-12th November 2020 along with ICT companies from India under the champion sector scheme of Department of Telecommunications. Participation in the event helped the Indian companies to interact with potential buyers from across the globe and negotiate business
    deals and conduct B2B meetings.

    India Mobile Congress: TEPC (Telecom Equipment Export Promotion Council) has organized India Telecom 2021’ – an Exclusive International Business Expo being held virtually on March 3 & 4, 2021 under Market Access Initiative Scheme (MAI) of Department of Commerce, Government of India and with support of Department of
    Telecommunications & Ministry of External Affairs.

    Officers in the Division
    Ms. Rachna ShahAdditional Secretary

    • Room No : 35-C
    • Tel : 23063215
    • Email : shahr[at]nic[dot]in

    Ms. Renu LataDirector – (PEPC and TEPC)

    • Room No : 223-C
    • Tel : 23062929
    • Email : renu[dot]lata[at]gov[dot]in

    Shri ShyamLalUnder Secretary (TEPC)

    • Room No : 32-A
    • Tel : 23032486
    • Email : shyam[dot]lal-upsc[at]gov[dot]in

    Shri Ankit KumarDeputy Director (PEPC and TEPC)

    • Room No : 537, Udyog Bhawan
    • Tel : 23062261/547
    • Email : moc_epop[at]nic[dot]in