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HIMCOSTE displays HP’s GI art & natural products at Shimla

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Shimla, July 5 – To showcase the state’s unique arts and natural wealth, Himachal Council of Science Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE) on Wednesday unveiled an exhibition of all
the Geographical Indications products of Himachal Pradesh at Indira Gandhi State Sport complex Shimla, inaugurated by state Chief Secretary, Prabodh Saxena.

Satpal Dhiman, Joint Member Secretary of HIMCOSTE said in a press release that the exhibition was organised to promote GI products which was uneviled today and last tilll , July 10 at Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex (IGSSC), Shimla.
The exhibition displayed Kullu Shawl, Kangra Tea, Chamba Rumal, Kinnauri Shawl, Kangra Painting, Himachali Kala Jeera, Himachali Chulli Oil, Chamba Chappal, Lahauli Woven Socks and Gloves under the Geographical Indications Act, 1999. Whereas, Spiti Seabuckthorn, Himachali Topi, Chamba Metal Craft, Mandi ki Seppu Wadi, Sirmauri Loia, Kinnauri Apple, Kinnauri Jewellery, Pangi ki Thangi (Hazelnut). All these products were declared GI products by the GI Registry Office, Chennai.
Tourists, customers and local residents of the city have a unique opportunity to avail these valuable traditional products at one stop at the Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex (IGSSC).

Dhiman said that GI registration for a product is an assurance of its genuineness, originality and uniqueness. The origin of these GI-registered products in specific agro-climatic and geographical conditions gives them special quality due to which the consumers and customers are looking for them. Exhibitors are authorized users of the above-mentioned products from across the state who have been registered by the Government of India.

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