Suresh Kumar Jain, General Secretary of the Mysuru Industries Association, opened a six‑day Export Management Training Programme on July 13, asserting that increasing exports while reducing imports is the linchpin for a robust Indian rupee against the US dollar. He warned that excessive imports, especially from China, erode the rupee’s value, whereas expanding export volumes can reverse the trend.

Exports as the Rupee’s Anchor

Jain highlighted that the government does not subsidise imported items such as solar panels, urging manufacturers to focus on high‑quality, locally‑made products. He also raised concerns about the reliability of certain imported goods, calling for a renewed emphasis on indigenous manufacturing and export‑driven growth.

New Export Facilitation Centre

The centre has earmarked ₹3 crore, with the Karnataka state government contributing an additional ₹1 crore, to establish an Export Facilitation Centre near the Seshadripuram Institution on Mysuru’s Ring Road. Although rising steel and tile prices amid global tensions delayed construction, the facility is expected to become operational shortly. All export‑related departments will operate under one roof, allowing entrepreneurs to access government services without resorting to private consultants.

Training Programme Objectives

Over six days, participants will learn to export quality products at competitive prices, navigate export procedures, and adopt international trade best practices. Officials will provide hands‑on guidance on logistics, documentation, and market‑entry strategies.

Local Industry Potential

K.B. Lingaraju, President of the Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), stressed that exports showcase India’s capabilities on the world stage. He identified key sectors with export promise—agriculture, food processing, IT, textiles, incense sticks, sandalwood, honey, coffee, spices, Ayurvedic products, and engineering goods. Lingaraju noted that thousands of MSMEs lack market intelligence, training, and documentation skills, gaps this programme aims to fill. He encouraged young entrepreneurs to leverage e‑commerce platforms under the ‘Made in Mysuru’ and ‘Made in Karnataka’ brands.