~GCCI organised a two-day Geographical Indications exhibition in Ahmedabad on October 29–30, 2026, showcasing traditional crafts, regional products and GI-tagged specialties from India.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Oct 29 (VNI): The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has organised a two-day mega exhibition on Geographical Indications (GI) on October 29 and 30, 2026, to highlight the importance of GI recognition and create awareness about the protection and promotion of region-specific products. The exhibition is being held at A. H. Hall, GCCI premises, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad.
According to Rahul Sheth, Additional Secretary General, GCCI, the exhibition has been jointly organised with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), France.
The theme of the exhibition is “From Protection to Promotion: Building Value Through Origin and Quality”. The initiative aims to nurture pride in the geographical origin of products and highlight the value of traditional craftsmanship and regional specialties.
The GCCI IPR Committee took the initiative to organise the exhibition with support from the GCCI AI & IT & ITES Committee and the GCCI Business Women Committee.
The exhibition provides a platform for business-to-business (B2B) interactions among artisans, producers and visitors, enabling participants to showcase their creations and explore opportunities to market GI products across global markets.
More than 19 renowned artisans from Gujarat and other parts of India are showcasing their products at the exhibition. The range includes Kutch Batik Print, Agates of Cambay, Ahmedabad Sodagari Black Print, Patan Patola, Mata Ni Pachhedi, Banaskantha Applique Craft, Saurashtra Moti Bharatkaam, Patan Mashru Sarees and Fabrics, Kutch Ajrakh, Kutch Bandhani, Gir Cow Ghee, Dahod Bead Work, Tangaliya Shawl, Jasdan Patari Craft, Kutchi Aabhla Bharatkam, Ghazipur Wall Hanging, Banaras Brocade and Sarees, Sankheda Furniture and Sihor Metal Craft.
The exhibition offers an opportunity to showcase unique GI products from across India, celebrating the country’s rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship and regional identities. It also seeks to strengthen market linkages and encourage wider recognition of products associated with specific geographical regions.
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