Functioning under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, CEPC, focuses on the promotion of export of hand-knotted rugs and all other types and styles of floor coverings from India. Key activities include acting as a bridge between the government and the exporter community, helping the Indian exporters in identifying key markets and trends, through means like financial support, sponsorship, participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, conduction of promotional activities abroad, etc. and facilitating the development of a meaningful business relationship between the Indian exporters and foreign buyers, though means like arrangements of buyer-seller meetings, mitigation of trade disputes, etc.