The ‘GI & Beyond 2024’ Summit, organised by the Workplace of the Growth Commissioner for Handlooms beneath the Indian Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), concluded on November 25, 2024, in New Delhi.
The ‘GI & Past 2024’ Summit, held in New Delhi, targeted on selling India’s GI-tagged handloom and handicraft merchandise.
Inaugurated by Indian Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, the occasion emphasised increasing GI merchandise from ‘Gaon to International.’
The Minister highlighted the significance of accelerating artisans’ revenue and making these merchandise globally recognised.
The summit was inaugurated by Giriraj Singh, the Indian Minister of Textiles. Throughout his tackle, the Minister distributed GI (geographical indication) certificates to 10 artisans from varied elements of the nation and famous that India obtained its first GI certification in 2004. He emphasised that the present focus is on growing the revenue of artisans and making GI-tagged merchandise extra globally recognised.
He urged attendees to increase GI merchandise from ‘Gaon to International’ and harassed the significance of selling to advertise these merchandise, incorporating them as part of non secular and cultural tourism. The Minister additionally appealed to states with GI-tagged merchandise to collaborate with the Textiles Ministry to organise commerce festivals solely for selling and advertising these merchandise, just like the Kutch competition.
Giriraj Singh highlighted the Indian Prime Minister’s imaginative and prescient of Atmanirbhar Bharat and emphasised that, together with growth (Vikas), we additionally must protect our heritage (Virasat). The GI tag represents our heritage, and as we transfer in direction of a developed Bharat (Vikasit Bharat), our heritage stays our capital, the Minister added.
Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for Textiles, Authorities of India, additionally attended the occasion because the visitor of honour. He highlighted that the handloom and handicraft sectors should not merely industries however embodiments of India’s variety, creativity, and legacy. The GI tag, he mentioned, serves as a software for empowerment and a bridge to world markets.
The occasion noticed participation from 13 international locations throughout 4 continents, with round 20 abroad patrons, 50 exporters, and multinational firms, alongside 70 GI authorised customers and 40 officers from varied state governments. The various worldwide illustration facilitated significant discussions and collaborations to increase the market potential for GI-tagged merchandise, Ministry of Textiles mentioned in a press launch.
The technical session targeted on integrating conventional handwoven and handcrafted abilities with fashionable enterprise practices, enhancing the worldwide attraction of India’s textiles and crafts.
Throughout the occasion, abroad patrons and home exporters interacted with authorised customers of GI merchandise. Abroad attendees praised the summit for narrating India’s conventional craftsmanship superbly, whereas home exporters famous that the merchandise on show had been spectacular and charming. Each teams expressed their willingness to increase assist to reinforce the worldwide presence of GI merchandise.
A particular thematic show showcased a powerful array of GI-tagged handloom and handicraft merchandise, demonstrating the regional uniqueness and cultural worth of those merchandise. Attendees had been captivated by the show, which highlighted the tales and traditions behind every craft.
The occasion concluded with a collective dedication to proceed supporting the Indian handloom and handicraft sectors, making certain that the legacy of GI merchandise thrives each nationally and internationally.
