India GI (Geographical Indication) Products Fair 2023
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), India, are organizing India GI Fair-2023 (www.gifairindia.in) from 20-24 July 2023 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. GI tagged products are "Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India" and aim to build confidence amongst the buying community. Crafts in India are sought after for their age old processes, traditions and rarities. Amalgamation of traditional with the contemporary, ride on multiple media, they are wood, fabric, weaves, ceramics, metal, leather, cane, bamboo and much more. As of date, there are around 460+ products tagged as GI in the country out of which 260 are handicrafts & handlooms and 169 are agriculture based.
The Council successfully organized the 1st edition of GI (Geographical Indications) Fair India in July 2022 wherein over 350 GI tagged products from 31 states / UT of India were on display by 304 GI producers of India and attracted 11000+ visitors from India & overseas. Keeping in view the Government of India's initiative to build 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Local goes Global', the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts is organizing the 2nd edition "GI (Geographical Indications) Fair India 2023" scheduled from 20th to 24th July, 2023 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR.
The GI Fair India will be a B2B & B2C Geographical Indications (GI) Fair showcasing the strength of Indian Geographically Indicated products under one roof. There are about 460+ famed Indian products have been recognised so and are tagged with the global geographical indication. Out of which; • 260 Handicrafts & Handloom • 169 Agricultural Products • 23 Food Stuff • 12 Manufactured • 3 Natural Products.
The product profile of the fair can be seen at https://www.gifairindia.in/visitor/product-categories and in the brochure (attached herewith) with other necessary details.
One of the highlights of this show is that a special promotional scheme is on offer for the qualifying buyers economy class to and fro air fare on the fixed reimbursement basis and complimentary hotel stay at New Delhi for three nights during the show as per terms and conditions. The interested buyers/importers are eligible to avail of the Special Promotional Scheme through pre-registeration at https://www.gifairindia.in/visitor/registration
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