Industry Secretary Arava Rajkamal Visits State Pavilion
Pioneer News Service
Ranchi
On the final day of Bharat Tex 2026, Industry Secretary, Government of Jharkhand, Arava Rajkamal, visited the Jharkhand Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam and reviewed the state’s showcase of GI-tagged products, Tasar silk, handloom textiles and tribal handicrafts.
During his visit Rajkamal appreciated the quality and diversity of the state’s traditional products and 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.
The Jharkhand 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.
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.
With the conclusion of Bharat Tex 2026, the Jharkhand Pavilion reinforced the state’s growing presence in India’s textile and handicraft sector by effectively showcasing its GI-tagged products, sustainable Tasar silk ecosystem and rich tribal craftsmanship on a global platform, opening new avenues for trade, investment and market expansion.
