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Union Minister of Textiles graces ‘GI & Beyond 2024 Summit’ in New Delhi

Presents GI Registry tag Certificate for Narsapur Crochet Lace

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh hands Geographical Indication Registry Tag Certificate Smt. C Nagarani and Mr. K N Tulasi Rao met Hon'ble Chief
for Narsapur Crochet Lace Craft to Smt. C Nagarani, District Collector, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N Chandrababu Naidu,
and Mr. K N Tulasi Rao, at the GI & Beyond 2024 Summit in New Delhi in Vijayawada

The ‘GI & Beyond 2024’ Summit, organised by the Office of the Smt. C Nagarani, District Collector, West Godavari District, Andhra
Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, in Pradesh and Mr. K N Tulasi Rao, Regional Convernor, EPCH on behalf
collaboration with the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC), of West Godavari District Alankriti Lace Manufacturing Mahila Mutual
successfully concluded on 25th November 2024 at New Delhi. Aided Co-operative Society's Federation Limited and the Narasapur
The event highlighted the exceptional skills of artisans who All India Crochet Lace Exporters Association.
manufactured India’s Geographical Indication (GI) tagged handloom
Thereafter, Mr. K N Tulasi Rao met Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, Hon'ble
and handicraft products and their global significance. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada where Shri Naidu
The event was inaugurated by Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union appreciated the rich crochet lace crafts and achievement of GI tag
Minister of Textiles as chief guest who highlighted the importance for Narsapur Crochet Lace Products. The GI recognition for
of GI products in promoting India’s rich cultural heritage and invited Narasapuram lace is a step towards providing artisans with better
attention of the gathering on the attractive tourism concepts like business opportunity by enhancing visibility of their unique
heritage and cultural tourism for marketing GI goods. He distributed craftsmanship.
GI certificates to 10 artisans from various parts of the country.
The Narsapur lace is a renowned craft of the Godavari region of
Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles, Andhra Pradesh, originated more than 150 years ago. The craft is
Government of India graced the occasion as guest of Honour. mainly performed by the women communities using fine threads
Speaking at the occasion the MoS pointed out that handloom and and thin crochet needles in varying sizes to create the intricate
handicrafts sector are not just industries, and they are the testament craft. The artisans knit stunning products like delicate doilies, table
of our country’s diversity, creativity and legacy. Smt. Rachana Shah, runners, vibrant cushion covers, bed covers and fashionable tops in
Secretary Textiles, Govt. of India; Dr. M Beena, DC (Handlooms); Ms. vibrant and beige colours.
Amrit Raj, DC (Handicraft); Ms. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner;
The products are also traded globally including the UK, USA, and
and Mr. Unnat Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Trademark & GI France. The International Lace Trade Centre (ILTC) set-up by the Export
also graced the occasion.
Promotion Council for Handicrafts with the support of Ministry of
Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles presented the Geographical Textiles, Govt. of India alongwith GI tag will help in more international
Indication Registry tag certificate for Narsapur crochet lace craft to recognition and boost to the crochet lace products exports.

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