Executive Summary
The Ministry of Textiles, in association with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), will host the "GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit" on 5 August 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event aims to promote India’s GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products and strengthen their market position through collaboration between domestic and international stakeholders. Key highlights include the launch of the Digital Handloom Atlas and technical sessions on intellectual property and artificial intelligence.
Key Points / Main Content
Event Purpose and Participation
Promotes India’s rich Geographical Indication (GI) handloom and handicraft products in domestic and international markets.
Brings together overseas buyers from approximately 10 countries, exporters, MNCs, and registered GI proprietors.
Involves experts from leading textile brands, retail chains, e-commerce platforms, and academia.
Exhibition and Live Demonstrations
Display of more than 100 GI-registered handloom and handicraft products from across India.
Thematic displays showcasing diverse weaving traditions and live demonstrations of handicraft techniques.
Key Launches and Recognition
Presentation of GI Certificates to Registered Proprietors and new Authorised Users.
Official launch of the “Digital Handloom Atlas – One Platform. Endless Markets,” designed to connect artisans with global markets.
Unveiling of the Diamond Jubilee Logo of the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC).
Technology and Strategy Sessions
Special presentation by IIT Madras on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen the GI ecosystem.
Technical sessions focused on GI Registration, Intellectual Property Rights, and strategies for leveraging products in international markets.
Impact Analysis
Registered Proprietors and ArtisansImpact
They receive formal recognition through GI Certificates and gain a platform to showcase their products to global buyers and MNCs via the Digital Handloom Atlas.
Action Required
Participate in the summit to receive certifications and engage with the new digital platform to connect with international markets.
Overseas Buyers and ExportersImpact
They gain direct access to over 100 authenticated GI-registered products and opportunities to collaborate with local stakeholders.
Action Required
Attend the summit to explore sourcing opportunities and participate in networking sessions with government officials and industry experts.
Government Officials and Policy MakersImpact
The event serves as a platform to facilitate collaboration across the GI ecosystem and deliberate on intellectual property rights and market promotion.
Action Required
Coordinate technical sessions and oversee the integration of technology, such as AI, into the sector's growth strategy.
Key Entities Referenced
GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit: A national event organized to showcase and promote India's Geographical Indication (GI) tagged handloom and handicraft products in domestic and international markets.
Digital Handloom Atlas: A comprehensive digital platform launched at the summit designed to showcase handloom products and connect artisans with global markets.
Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC): The co-organizing council of the summit responsible for promoting the export of handloom products, celebrating its Diamond Jubilee during the event.
Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms): The primary government department under the Ministry of Textiles leading the organization of the summit to strengthen the handloom ecosystem.
Ministry of Textiles: The central government ministry responsible for the formulation of policy, planning, and development of the handloom and handicraft sectors.
Ministry of Textiles
New Delhi to host “GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit” on
5 August
Summit to showcase India's GI-tagged Handloom and
Handicraft Products
Digital Handloom Atlas and Diamond Jubilee Logo of HEPC
among the key highlights
प्रव तथ: 02 AUG 2026 2:08PM by PIB Delhi
To promote India's rich Geographical Indication (GI) handloom and handicraft products and strengthen
their position in domestic and international markets, the Office of the Development Commissioner
(Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in association with the Handloom Export
Promotion Council (HEPC), will organise the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit‟ on 5 August 2026 at Dr.
Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
The Summit will be inaugurated by Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs &
Textiles, Government of India, as the Chief Guest. Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, IAS, Secretary (Textiles),
Government of India, will be the Guest of Honour in the gracious presence of Dr. M. Beena, IAS,
Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Smt. Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner
(Handicrafts) and Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks
(CGPDTM), RoC, GI & SICLDR.
The Summit aims to promote India's GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products and facilitate
collaboration among stakeholders across the GI ecosystem. It will bring together overseas buyers from
about 10 countries, exporters and multinational corporations (MNCs) from across India, registered
proprietors of GI products, officials from Central and State Government Departments, and experts from
leading textile brands, retail chains, e-commerce platforms, academia and industry.
A key feature of the Summit will be the display of more than 100 GI-registered handloom and
handicraft products from across the country. The event will also feature thematic displays showcasing
India's diverse weaving traditions and live demonstrations of handloom weaving and handicrafts.
During the inaugural session, GI Certificates will be presented to Registered Proprietors and new
Authorised Users. The Summit will also witness the launch of the Digital Handloom Atlas – “One
Platform. Endless Markets”, a comprehensive digital platform designed to showcase India's handloom
products, including GI products, and connect artisans with global markets. The Diamond Jubilee Logo of
the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) will also be unveiled on the occasion.
The programme will also include a special presentation by experts from IIT Madras on the application of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for strengthening the GI ecosystem. Technical sessions during the Summit will
deliberate on GI Registration & Intellectual Property Rights, promotion of GI products in the domesticmarket, and strategies for leveraging GI handloom products in international markets.
The Summit will bring together a distinguished gathering of overseas buyers, exporters, leading textile
and retail brands, multinational corporations (MNCs), e-commerce platforms, GI authorised users,
policymakers, Government officials, industry experts, intellectual property professionals and academia,
and is expected to serve as an important platform for collaboration among stakeholders.
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