NABARD’s national expo opens with GI pavilion in Ameerpet

The Telangana Regional Office of NABARD inaugurated the 12th Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in Hyderabad, featuring 53 stalls and 44 products from artisans and self-help groups across India. Collector Harichandana Dasari opened the GI Pavilion and proposed a ‘Grameen Tag’ to certify authentic rural artisans.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Regional Office of NABARD inaugurated the 12th edition of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav at Kamma Sangham in Ameerpet on Wednesday.

The eight-day national exhibition was inaugurated by Harichandana Dasari, Collector and District Magistrate, Hyderabad, who also opened a special Geographical Indication (GI) Pavilion.

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Featuring 53 stalls and 44 unique products from artisans, weavers, and Self-Help Groups across India, the event aims to promote rural livelihoods and connect traditional craftsmanship with wider markets.

Harichandana appreciated NABARD’s efforts in empowering rural talent and suggested introducing a “Grameen Tag” to certify genuine artisans. NABARD officials reiterated the institution’s commitment to supporting rural enterprises through skill development, financial assistance, and marketing initiatives