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Morel Mushroom

April 25, 2023

Guchhi, also known as Morel mushroom, is a prized delicacy found in the Himalayan region. It is a wild mushroom belonging to the Morchellaceae family and is known for its unique spongy head. This mushroom is not only delicious but ..

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Manamadurai Pottery

April 25, 2023

Manamadurai, a small village in the Sivagangai district of Tamil Nadu, is known for its pottery making. The tradition has been passed down from generation to generation, and today, Manamadurai pottery is recognized worldwide for its unique style and craftsmanship. ..

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Ladakh’s Wood Carving

April 10, 2023

The recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh’s wood carving has brought a significant boost to the region’s cultural traditions and local economy. The GI tag has been given by the GI Registry in Chennai, which is ..

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Basohli Painting and GI Tag

April 8, 2023

The world-famous Basohli Painting from the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. This is the first time in the history of GI registration that the Jammu region got a GI tag for handicrafts. ..

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What is Nihonshu?

October 25, 2022

The Embassy of Japan applied for a GI tag for nihonshu, also known as Japanese sake. Key facts Recently, Japan sought a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the first time in India. The Japanese Embassy in New Delhi applied for ..

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“Most Popular GI” Award

October 22, 2022

Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently conferred the ‘Most Popular GI’ award to Hyderabadi Haleem and other GI products. Key facts Hyderabadi Haleem received the ‘Most Popular GI’ award under the food category and agriculture category. It received the ..

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Naga Mircha Festival

September 13, 2022

The inaugural edition of the Naga Mircha festival was organized in Seiyhama village of Kohima district in Nagaland. Key facts The first-ever Naga Mircha (King Chilli) Festival 2022 was organized in the village hall of Seiyhama village in Kohima district. ..

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GI Tag for Narasingapettai Nagaswaram

March 22, 2022

Geographical Indication tag has been awarded to the Narasingapettai Nagaswaram under the category of musical instruments of class 15. Overview: Narasinghapettai nagaswaram is a classical wind music instrument that is traditionally made in a village near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. On ..

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