News Excerpt:
A record number of 60 products from across India, have been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Chennai based Geographical Indications registry.
More about the news:
- This is the first time such a large number of GI tags have been given at a go.
- More States are coming forward and filing applications to get a GI tag for some of their traditional and historic products which has led to a surge in GI Tag applications.
Other products that got GI Tag:
- Some Other products from Assam that got GI Tags are
- Bodo Dokhona, the traditional attire of Bodo women
- Bodo Jwmgra (a traditional scarf).
- Bodo Gamsa (traditional dress of Bodo men).
- Bodo Thorkha (a musical instrument).
- Bodo Sifung (a long flute).
- Apart from Thandai, Banaras Tabla, Banaras Shehnai, Banaras Lal Bharwamirch and Banaras Lal Peda are among the products that have been granted GI Tag from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Geographical Indication Tag:
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