On the final day of Bharat Tex 2026, Industry Secretary, Jharkhand government Arava Rajkamal visited the state pavilion at the Bharat Mandapam here to review the showcase of GI-tagged products, Tasar silk, handloom textiles and tribal handicrafts.
Appreciating the quality and diversity of the state’s traditional products, Rajkamal said the government of Jharkhand is committed to integrating its heritage crafts and textiles with global value chains.
He said platforms such as Bharat Tex provide valuable opportunities to expand market access for local artisans, weavers, self-help groups and MSMEs while promoting the state’s rich textile and handicraft heritage before national and international buyers.
According to officials, the state pavilion attracted buyers, industry representatives and visitors throughout the four-day event, with GI-tagged products, Tasar silk garments, stoles, scarves, home furnishing products and tribal handicrafts receiving encouraging response.
Jharkhand, one of India’s leading producers of Tasar silk, showcased the craftsmanship and skills of its rural and tribal communities through a wide range of handloom and handicraft products.
Meanwhile, Bharat Tex 2026 brought together buyers and delegates from over 120 countries and thousands of exhibitors representing the textile, apparel and handicrafts sectors.
The event enabled Jharkhand’s MSMEs, weavers, artisans, women entrepreneurs and self-help groups to engage with domestic and international buyers, establish new business linkages and explore export opportunities.
The state reinforced its growing presence in country’s textile and handicraft sector by effectively showcasing its GI-tagged products, and rich tribal craftsmanship on a global platform, opening new avenues for trade, investment and market expansion.