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GI and Beyond 2.0 Summit

August 9 , 2026 9 hrs 0 min 8 0

The GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit was held in New Delhi to promote India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged handloom and handicraft products.
The Digital Handloom Atlas – “One Platform. Endless Markets” was launched to improve the visibility and market access of Indian handloom products.
New GI certificates were presented for Ladakh Nambu Textile, Ladakh Pashmina Textile, Himachal Gudma and Himachal Lingchay.
GI certificates were also presented for Jharkhand Bamboo Craft, Jharkhand Tussar Silk Saree & Fabrics, Munda Jewellery of Jharkhand and Bareilly Terracotta.
The summit showcased more than 100 GI-registered handloom and handicraft products and included live demonstrations by artisans and weavers.
The Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) unveiled its Diamond Jubilee Logo, marking 60 years of promoting India’s handloom exports.