Lok Sabha Question No. 2564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-05
Subject: Promotion of GI Tagged Indian Textiles
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

## PROMOTION OF GI TAGGED INDIAN TEXTILES

## 2564. SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a)  whether  the  Government  provides  any  financial  or  institutional  support  for  the  promotion  of  GITagged Indian Textiles;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has taken any steps to protect GI-tagged textile products from counterfeit products in domestic and export markets;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether there is a mechanism for regular monitoring and legal redress in such cases and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) & (b): Ministry  of  Textiles,  Government  of  India  promotes  registration  under  Geographical Indication (GI) of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999, in respect of handloom and handicraft products in pan India under the scheme Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA), National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) implemented by O/o Development Commissioner (Handloom) and National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) implemented by O/o Development Commissioner  (Handicrafts),  Ministry  of  Textiles  wherein  financial  assistance  is  provided  for  the following:

1. Rs. 1.50 lakh for meeting the expenses in registering the designs/products.
2. Rs.1.50  lakh  to  impart  training  to  personnel  of  IA  and  for  effective  enforcement  of  G.I. registration.
3. Also, financial assistance is provided for organizing seminars, workshops etc.

Total  106  handloom products, 6 products logos and 227 handicraft products have been registered under  the  GI  Act,  1999.  GI  handloom  products  and  handicraft  products  are  also  promoted  in  export market by O/o Dc (Handloom) and the O/o DC (Handicrafts). Various workshop/seminars are conducted across the country for sensitization of artisans on GI Act including other topics under the NHDP Scheme run by DC (Handicrafts).

Further,  to  promote  the  GI  handloom  products  exhibitions  are  organised  across  the  country  including participation  in  various  crafts  melas  and  Dilli  Haat  programme.  Recently,  an  event  - GI  &  Beyond "Virasat se VikasTak", a GI Seminar was organized highlighting and to promote the unique cultural and historical  significance  of  GI-tagged  handloom  products  from  various  regions,  demonstrating  their authenticity and craftsmanship to a global audience.

Government of India through Central Silk Board is implementing 'Silk Samagra-2' scheme for the development of silk sector in the country and supporting states to enhance production of silk and silk products including GI-tagged silk products.

(c) to (e): The Geographical Indications (GI) of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 provides legal  protection to the  GI  of  goods etc. and prevents unauthorized use of these by others.   Registered users of GI products have rights under the GI Act, 1999 to approach the respective police authorities to safeguard their interests against illegal manufacturing / marketing of GI registered handloom products. State  Handlooms  &  Textiles  Departments  have  been  advised  to  make  special  efforts  to  provide protection to such GI registered Handloom products.

Financial  assistance  of  up  to  ₹1.50  lakh  (or  actual,  as  approved  by  concerned  department)  is provided for effective enforcement of GI registration, legal cases related to the protection of GIs, and preparation of legal documentation.

Financial  assistance  for  attaining  standardization,  legal  fee  for  contesting  cases  and  to  take safeguards against issues affecting the handicraft sector of the country as per actual and/or as approved by  DC (Handicrafts).  O/o  DC  (Handicrafts)  has  also  set  up  GI  Help  desk  in  each  Handicraft  Service Centers to provide assistance to Handicraft artisans and other stakeholders on GI related issues.

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