Context
The Geographical Indications registry announced that over 60 products from India have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
About 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.
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- 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)
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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
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Tripura |
- Pachra-Rignai( a traditional dress worn on special occasions)
- Matabari Peda(a sweet preparation)
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Meghalaya |
- Meghalaya Garo Textile weaving(linked to socio-cultural and religious rituals)
- Meghalaya Lyrnai Pottery
- Meghalaya Chubitchi
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