PHDCCI is organizing a 3-days Exhibition and Conference, “GI Mahotsav”, of GI-tagged products from 21st to 23rd March 2025 at Dilli Haat-INA, New Delhi. The event is being organized to raise awareness on GI, with the support of the Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME), Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India.
Geographical Indication (GI) is a label used to identify a product that originates from a specific geographical area and possesses unique qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are essentially attributable to its place of origin. These GI-tagged products help consumers to give guarantee of the authenticity and quality linked to that geographical origin. Further, GI is a form of intellectual property protection given to producers in that region, preventing others from falsely claiming the same origin for their products.
As of March 31, 2024, India has 635 products with Geographical Indication (GI) tags. These products include agricultural products, handicrafts and art wares, food products, and various kind of other consumer products. A significant number of potential products are yet to be recognized with a GI tag in the coming years.
The Indian Government has set a target to register 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) products by 2030 which means several potential products will receive GI tags in the coming years.
The exhibition aims to bring together various states of India to showcase their unique GItagged products, highlighting the rich cultural and traditional heritage of our nation. The 3 Day Exhibition will provide an excellent platform for artisans, producers, and entrepreneurs to connect with buyers, policymakers and industry experts.
OBJECTIVE:
- Raising awareness about the importance of protecting and promoting products with unique geographical origins
- Providing a platform for producers to connect with consumers and buyers for sales & marketing.
- Celebrating the diverse cultures and craftsmanship associated with these products, essentially aiming to showcase and market India’s GI tagged goods on domestic and international markets
- Encouraging States to identify more products with unique characteristics and specifications which could be tagged under GI.