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Rajni Kant is an Indian campaigner for indigenous crafts. He works to secure Geographical indication (GI) tags and intellectual property rights for traditional products and handicrafts in India. Known as the "GI man of India", he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his work in 2019. As of February 2025, he has facilitated 155 products from 21 states and union territories of India in receiving GI certifications.
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