India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India promotes registration under Geographical Indication (GI) of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999, in respect of handloom and handicraft products in pan India under the scheme Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA), National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) implemented by O/o Development Commissioner (Handloom) and National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) implemented by O/o Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles wherein financial assistance is provided for the following:
Rs. 1.50 lakh for meeting the expenses in registering the designs/products.
Rs.1.50 lakh to impart training to perso...