New GI Tags for Over 60 Products From Across India

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The Geographical Indications registry announced that over 60 products from India have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

The GI is awarded to products that have a specific geographical origin, and that have characteristics related to a particular location.
Till date, around 635 products in India have been given the GI tag.
The first GI tag in the country was given to the famous Darjeeling tea.

Unprecedented Granting of Multiple GI Tags: This marks the first instance of such a large number of GI tags being awarded simultaneously.
Rising GI Tag Applications: Additionally, there is an increasing trend of states submitting applications to obtain GI tags for their traditional and historic products.

State	Product
Assam	Asharikandi terracotta craft Pani Meteka craft Sarthebari metal craft Jaapi (bamboo headgear of rural Assam) Mishing handloom products Bihu dhol Bodo Dokhona, the traditional attire of Bodo women Bodo Eri silk, referred to as the fabric of peace or ahimsa (non-violence), which comes from the silkworm Samia ricini that feeds mostly on the leaves of the castor plant (Ricinus communis), and cassava. Bodo Jwmgra (a traditional scarf) Bodo Gamsa (traditional dress of Bodo men) Bodo Thorkha (a musical instrument) Bodo Sifung (a long flute)
Banaras	Banaras Thandai( a drink made by blending milk with a nutritious mix of nuts, seeds and spices) Banaras Tabla Banaras Shehnai Banaras Lal Bharwamirch Banaras Lal Peda
Tripura	Pachra-Rignai( a traditional dress worn on special occasions) Matabari Peda(a sweet preparation)
Meghalaya	Meghalaya Garo Textile weaving(linked to socio-cultural and religious rituals) Meghalaya Lyrnai Pottery Meghalaya Chubitchi

Also Read: Mayurbhanj’s Red Ant Chutney Receives GI Tag

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