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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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.
A Government of India release on Dr. Rajani Kant’s expert session about taking local crafts to global identity through Geographical Indications.
A reported profile of Rajni Kant, HWA, and the Varanasi-based model connecting GI protection, culture, commerce, and artisan livelihoods.
हिंदी में विस्तृत प्रोफ़ाइल—डॉ. रजनी कांत, ह्यूमन वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन और भारत में जीआई संरक्षण के काम पर।
Coverage of Padma Shri Rajni Kant’s work with HWA to support GI registration for traditional goods and producer communities in multiple states.
A Government of India enterprise highlights Dr. Kant’s work safeguarding heritage and strengthening Northeastern handicrafts and handlooms through GI protection.
An interview-led account of the GI registration process, the Kashi model, and Dr. Kant’s work with artisans, farmers, and traditional producer communities.
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.
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