The MSME-DPIIT MoU will promote India’s GI products through digital marketplaces, quality standardisation, trade expos and the new Bharat GI banner. A New Push for GI Products The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the…
Nearly 50 Bastar artisans joined designers to create an eco-friendly Independence Day invitation kit celebrating craft, conservation and inclusive development. A Handmade National Tribute Nearly 50 artisans from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region joined a team of about 130 craftspeople, designers, students and faculty members to create the 2026 Independence Day “At Home” invitation kit hosted by…
Fayaz Ahmad Wani and Manzoor Ahmad Hajam received the National Handloom Award for preserving Kashmir’s celebrated Chand-Daar Kani Shawl tradition. Recognition for Kashmir’s Craftsmanship Two artisans from Kanihama village in Budgam district have brought national recognition to Jammu and Kashmir’s centuries-old handloom heritage. Fayaz Ahmad Wani and Manzoor Ahmad Hajam received the prestigious National Handloom…
Chandigarh University’s MBA student Tanish Sharma launched e-commerce platform ‘The Banjara’ to connect Indian artisans with buyers nationwide, promoting heritage crafts and empowering rural communities. Vision behind The Banjara Chandigarh University MBA (Digital Marketing) student Tanish Sharma has founded an e-commerce platform called ‘The Banjara’ to bridge India’s traditional artisans with modern markets.Inspired by Prime…
Rare Planet transformed Indian handicrafts into a modern retail success, helping thousands of artisans reach wider markets through design, trust, and strong business growth. From Clay Cups to a National Brand Rare Planet began as a simple idea and grew into one of India’s most recognizable craft-focused startups. Founded in 2017 by Ranodeep Saha, the…
