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.
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