Recently, the Reserve Bank of India reduced its benchmark policy rate, with the RBI Governor highlighting declining exports as a key area of concern. Over the past decade (FY15 to FY25), India’s merchandise exports have grown at a CAGR of just 3.4 per cent. Labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and apparel, gems and jewellery, leather products, and agricultural goods have expanded at an even slower pace of 2-2.5 per cent, while high-value electronics and automobiles have largely buoyed the overall export basket.

For mass employment, accelerating growth in these traditional sectors is crucial. India’s District as Export Hub (DEH) policy is a strategic vision to boost labour-intensive exports and job creation by leveraging each district’s unique skills and products. It aligns with India

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