UP for exclusive rights for its famous products

Uttar Pradesh may soon have exclusive rights over five of its most famous products. The Export Promotion Bureau of Uttar Pradesh and the Indian Industries Association are working to acquire geographical indicator certifications for the same.

The five area-specific products include brassware of Moradabad, mango of Malihabad, glassware of Ferozabad, leather of Kanpur and chikankari products.

"A detailed plan is being worked out for the promotion of UP handicrafts," informed Prabhat Kumar, joint commissioner, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Uttar Pradesh.

Referring to the importance of branding the traditional crafts of the state, Jacob Thomas, principal secretary, UP Small Scale Industry and Export Promotion, said that these crafts are unmatched anywhere in the world, but require a strong marketing support.

He further informed that for the remaining four years of the 11th five year plan, a detailed Plan of Action for popularising these traditional crafts will be worked out in April this year.

He was speaking on the occasion of a workshop on the "Use of IPR to Boost Exports".