Patna: The “GI Mahotsav 2025” was inaugurated today at City Center Mall in Patna, offering a four-day celebration of India’s renowned Geographical Indication (GI) products. The festival is organised by the Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FESMI), New Delhi, in collaboration with the Bihar Industries Association (BIA), under the guidance of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
The inaugural ceremony was led by Ram Lal Khaitan, President of BIA, and attended by Santosh Sahu, Assistant Director of the Ministry of Industry, Amarnath Jaiswal, General Secretary of BIA, and R.P. Singh, Director of FESMI. Several prominent BIA members, including R.K. Chaudhary, Manish Kumar, and Tanuja Sinha, were also present.
The exhibition brings together over 100 GI-tagged products from around 20 states. Visitors can explore a diverse array of regional specialities, including Kullu shawls, Maheshwari and Chandeshwari saris, Orissa Brassware, Madhubani paintings, Sikki art, Malabar pepper, Ropapuram cow ghee, and makhana.
According to organisers, the primary aim of the festival is to raise public awareness of GI products and enhance their market visibility. “This unique exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the richness of India’s traditional crafts and culinary heritage in one place,” said a spokesperson.
The GI Mahotsav will run until November 30, inviting artisans, traders, and the public to celebrate India’s regional specialties.
