Overview

The Export Cell of the Department of Trade & Commerce, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, is the dedicated institutional mechanism for coordinating, facilitating, and promoting exports from the state. It acts as the central nodal point for exporters, producers, entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and investors who wish to engage in both domestic and international markets.

The Export Cell ensures that Arunachal Pradesh’s trade ecosystem evolves into a competitive, transparent, and globally connected network, aligned with India’s Act East Policy and Foreign Trade Policy.

Objectives of the Export Cell

1. Facilitate Export Growth

   • Provide guidance and support to exporters on procedures, documentation, and compliance.

   • Identify new export opportunities and emerging markets.

2. Develop Export Infrastructure

   • Coordinate development of warehouses, cold storage, logistics hubs, and border trade facilities.

   • Integrate GIS-based mapping for infrastructure planning.

3. Policy Support & Coordination

   • Implement the State Export Strategy and District Export Action Plans (DEAPs).

   • Coordinate with central agencies such as DGFT, APEDA, MPEDA, and EXIM Bank.

4. Capacity Building & Training

   • Organize awareness programmes, training workshops, and seminars for exporters.

   • Partner with national institutions for certification, packaging, and quality standards.

5. Promotion of Priority Sectors

   • Support exports of horticulture crops, plantation products (rubber, bamboo), handicrafts, handlooms, and organic products.

   • Facilitate participation in trade fairs, expos, and international buyer-seller meets.

Functions of the Export Cell

• Single-Window Support System: Acts as a one-stop service point for exporters.

• Export Data Management: Maintains export statistics and generates analytical reports.

• Market Linkages: Connects producers and SHGs with buyers through exhibitions and e-platforms.

• Scheme Implementation: Administers financial assistance, subsidies, and gender budgeting initiatives.

• Monitoring & Evaluation: Tracks progress under Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) framework.

• Liaison Role: Coordinates between state departments, central agencies, and international trade bodies.

Key Stakeholders Served

• Farmers & SHGs – Access to training, market linkages, and fair prices.

• Exporters & Entrepreneurs – Assistance in scaling operations and accessing international markets.

• Policymakers – Data-backed insights for planning and monitoring.

• Investors – Confidence in the state’s trade facilitation mechanisms.

Major Achievements of the Export Cell

• Preparation of State Export Strategy and District Export Action Plans (DEAPs).

• Sponsoring of women-based SHGs and entrepreneurs under gender budgeting initiatives.

• Organization of capacity-building workshops in collaboration with national boards (APEDA, Rubber Board, etc.).

• Establishment of export facilitation desks and digital platforms to support traders.

• Development of sector-specific initiatives for rubber, bamboo, fruits, and organic products.

Long-Term Goals

• Position Arunachal Pradesh as a regional trade and export hub in the North-East.

• Achieve measurable increases in export volume and value.

• Create a sustainable and inclusive trade ecosystem benefiting farmers, women entrepreneurs, and small producers.

• Enhance cross-border trade linkages with Bhutan, Myanmar, and China.