Geography & BiodiversitySkim2025-09-15

Launch of Regional GI Facilitation Centre in Gujarat

What Happened

India's first Regional Geographical Indication (GI) Facilitation Centre was inaugurated on September 15, 2025, at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India in Gujarat. Supported by NABARD, the centre assists local artisans and farmers with GI registration and commercial support for products like Gir Cow Ghee and Dahod Bead Work.

Why It Matters

This initiative decentralizes the GI process to protect traditional knowledge and boost the global market competitiveness of India's rural economy and local crafts.

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