Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC)

Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) was established on 6th October, 1964, by the Central Government with a mandate to promote India’s exports of wool, wool blended products, and acrylic knitwear. WWEPC operates under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and has its central office situated in New Delhi. Further, WWEPC maintains two Regional Offices located in Ludhiana and Mumbai. WWEPC proudly represents the Indian Woollen Industry on the global stage, and it currently boasts a substantial membership of manufacturers and exporters of wool, wool blended products, and acrylic knitwear, spread across the nation. WWEPC is registering authority which is basically promoting, supporting and assisting firms in entering the international markets. WWEPC provides invaluable assistance to Indian exporters as well as importers/ buyers who choose India as their preferred sourcing destination for woollens products.

WWEPC is incorporated as a non-profit organisation under the Society Registration Act, 1860 and governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association framed by the Council. It is administered by the Committee of Administration consisting of elected representatives from the export trade, ex-officio members and nominated Government officials. The Committee is headed by Chairman. The Chairman and Vice Chairman hold office for a period of two years as per provisions laid down in Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20 and Bye Laws of the Council. The Secretary Cum Executive Director assists the Council to run the administration.