VARANASI, June 24 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lauded artisans for the Bhadohi carpet industry's "resurgence".

He noted the famed carpet industry of Bhadohi has led to Uttar Pradesh gaining a 60% share in India's carpet exports. He emphasised the state's support to boost the industry's global footprint.

"Ten years ago, this industry was in a poor state. But local artisans have revived it with encouragement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As a result, Uttar Pradesh now accounts for 60% of India's carpet exports, with Bhadohi contributing the largest share," Adityanath said.

He stressed that the industry's Geographical Indication (GI) tag and the development of the Carpet Expo Mart were the results of coordinated effort...