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India grants GI Tags to over 60 items
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Over 60 products from across India have been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The important products
- Tripura:
- Pachra-Rignai, which is a traditional dress worn on special occasions
- Matabari Peda, a sweet preparation
- Uttar Pradesh (Banaras)
- Banaras Thandai, a drink made by blending milk with a nutritious mix of nuts, seeds and spices
- The Banaras Tabla, Banaras Shehnai, Banaras Lal Bharwamirch and Banaras Lal Peda.
- Assam:
- Six traditional crafts from Assam — Asharikandi terracotta craft, Pani Meteka craft, Sarthebari metal craft, Jaapi (bamboo headgear of rural Assam), Mishing handloom products, and the Bihu dhol.
- Others:
- 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)
- Meghalaya:
- Meghalaya Garo Textile weaving (Garo dakmanda)
- Meghalaya Lyrnai Pottery
- Meghalaya Chubitchi (traditional drink)
- Lakadong turmeric
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