Showcasing Kashi: GI-Tagged Craftsmanship on Display at Central Regional Council

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with chief ministers from four states, attended an exhibition of 10 distinct GI-tagged products at the Central Regional Council meeting. The showcase, focusing on the unique craftsmanship of the Kashi region, emphasized India's readiness in the global intellectual property arena.

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alongside the chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, witnessed a special exhibition highlighting 10 distinctive Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products from India. This event marked the 25th meeting of the Central Regional Council, showcasing regional craft excellence.

Held in the Darbar Hall of the Taj Hotel, the exhibition aimed at placing the craftsmanship and intellectual property of the Kashi region prominently on the global stage. The showcase featured numerous GI-tagged handicrafts such as Banaras brocade, saree, zardozi, meenakari craft, and other notable artworks from the area.

Rajni Kant, a GI expert, emphasized the significance of this exhibition at such a high-level council meeting, underlining the global preparedness of Kashi. The presence of prominent political figures reinforced the message of India's rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

(With inputs from agencies.)