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The GI-tagged handloom products Kuchai Silk, Bhagaiya Saree and Fabric, and Tumka Chadar, recently showcased at Bharat Tex 2026, belong to which state?
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Jharkhand
Odisha
Jharkhand
Jharkhand showcased six of its GI-tagged handloom products at the Bharat Tex 2026 event held at Bharat Mandapam.
Bharat Tex 2026 serves as a premier global platform for the textile industry, aimed at positioning India as a hub for both domestic and international markets. The participation of Jharkhand highlights the government's focus on promoting regional textile heritage and traditional crafts under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. By showcasing GI-tagged products, the state aims to increase the market value of traditional weaves while simultaneously creating sustainable livelihoods for local artisans to curb internal migration. This strategic branding effort connects niche, rural craftsmanship with a broader global consumer base.
Event: Bharat Tex 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam
State: Jharkhand showcased 6 GI-tagged handloom products
Showcased products: Tassar Silk, Kuchai Silk, Bhagaiya Saree and Fabric, Tumka Chadar, Bhoya Saree and Fabric, and Pancho Saree and Fabric
Primary objective: Promotion of state textile heritage, artisan employment, and reduction of migration
C is correct тАФ Jharkhand showcased six of its GI-tagged handloom products at the Bharat Tex 2026 event.
Remember that GI tags are legally governed under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999; they serve to protect the intellectual property of unique regional crafts against counterfeit production.