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Moments from three decades of grassroots work.

Videos, awards, dignitary visits, training centres, and community events from across Human Welfare Association's programmes in Varanasi and Uttar Pradesh.

Videos

Films, news features, and interviews featuring our work and Dr. Rajani Kant.

Featuring the Human Welfare Association and Dr. Rajani Kant.Watch on YouTube
Meet Varanasi social worker Rajni Kant, the man leading India's GI tag wave.Watch on YouTube
GI Man of India Dr. Rajnikant — What is a GI Tag, Geographical Indication, and the benefits of GI.Watch on YouTube
GI Tag is Creating Millions of Jobs for MSMEs | Padma Shri Dr. Rajnikanth | World MSME Day.Watch on YouTube
Dr. Rajni Kant's morale increased after receiving the Padma Shri.Watch on YouTube
25 years of struggle! Dr. Rajni Kant changed weavers' lives with the GI Tag — Exclusive Interview.Watch on YouTube
'GI Man' Padma Shri Dr. Rajnikant lauds Arunachal's GI products at the Mahotsav finale in New Delhi.Watch on YouTube
India GI Fair 2022: GI tags are essential to preserve Indian heritage, says Padma Shri Dr. Rajnikant.Watch on YouTube

Independent coverage

Press & public references

Follow reporting and public-sector references about Padma Shri Dr. Rajani Kant—widely known as the “GI Man of India”—and HWA’s work on Geographical Indications, artisans, handlooms, and heritage livelihoods.

Press Information Bureau, Government of IndiaEnglish

NIFT Shillong opens Handloom Week with the ‘GI Man of India’

A Government of India release on Dr. Rajani Kant’s expert session about taking local crafts to global identity through Geographical Indications.

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ThePrintEnglish

The GI tag man of India lives in Varanasi

A reported profile of Rajni Kant, HWA, and the Varanasi-based model connecting GI protection, culture, commerce, and artisan livelihoods.

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ThePrint HindiHindi

भारत में GI टैग की लहर लाने वाला शख्स—नाम है रजनी कांत

हिंदी में विस्तृत प्रोफ़ाइल—डॉ. रजनी कांत, ह्यूमन वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन और भारत में जीआई संरक्षण के काम पर।

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The Times of IndiaEnglish

GI Man helps get GI certification to goods across India

Coverage of Padma Shri Rajni Kant’s work with HWA to support GI registration for traditional goods and producer communities in multiple states.

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North Eastern Handicrafts & Handlooms Development CorporationEnglish

Dr. Rajani Kant, widely recognized as the ‘GI Man of India,’ visits NEHHDC

A Government of India enterprise highlights Dr. Kant’s work safeguarding heritage and strengthening Northeastern handicrafts and handlooms through GI protection.

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Indian MastermindsEnglish

The journey of GI in India: Dr. Rajni Kant’s pioneering efforts

An interview-led account of the GI registration process, the Kashi model, and Dr. Kant’s work with artisans, farmers, and traditional producer communities.

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Names used by publishers include Rajani Kant, Rajni Kant, and Rajnikant. All references above concern Dr. Rajani Kant, General Secretary & Director of Human Welfare Association, Varanasi. External publishers control their own pages and availability.

Programme Archive

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