Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Varanasi Hosts GI-Tagged Product Exhibition with Amit Shah
Varanasi is putting on a special show!
It's a showcase of unique, locally-made products that have a special 'GI' tag, meaning they're famous for coming from this area.
Think beautiful fabrics and crafts!
This event is happening at the same time as a big meeting with important government leaders.
It's a chance to see the talent of local artisans and celebrate the special products of the region.
Uttar Pradesh is leading the country in these types of unique items.
Varanasi will host an exhibition showcasing 10 GI-tagged products.
The event coincides with the 25th meeting of the Central Regional Council on June 24.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several Chief Ministers will attend.
GI-tagged products include Banaras Brocade, Zardozi, and other handicrafts.
Uttar Pradesh leads India in GI-tagged products with 77 currently.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CMs of UP, Uttarakhand, MP, and Chhattisgarh, and local artisans.
- What
- An exhibition of 10 GI-tagged products and the 25th meeting of the Central Regional Council.
- When
- Beginning tomorrow, coinciding with the Central Regional Council meeting on June 24.
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To showcase the region's heritage and craftsmanship, supporting local artisans and promoting GI-tagged products.
- Event
- Exhibition of GI-tagged products and Central Regional Council meeting
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Key Attendees
- Amit Shah, CMs of UP, Uttarakhand, MP, and Chhattisgarh
- Featured Products
- 10 GI-tagged handicrafts, including Banaras Brocade, Zardozi
- GI Products in UP
- 77 (with 30 more in process)
- Purvanchal GI Products
- 32