Assams Jewelery received its own GI label: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) [India]April 2 (Ani): Assam’s iconic jewelry was awarded the prestigious geographical indication (GI) label. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, shared the news about his official handle on social media. He said that Assam’s jewelry is a significant part of his heritage and culture. He remembered that in the 2018-19 budget ‘we recommended to secure GI labels’ for the protection of the craftsmen, and eventually the efforts were successful, and Assam jewelry received a GI label. After X he wrote, “Assam’s jewelry -an inseparable part of our heritage -received his own geographical indication (GI) mark. I clearly remember that in the 2018-19 budget to secure the GI label. With the geographical indication (GI) mark. Six sought after GI labels were granted to traditional crafts with support from Nabard, Ro Guwahati and facilitated by Padma Shri Dr Rajani Kant, GI expert. This includes iconic items such as Assam Bihu Dhol, Japi, Sarthebari Metal Craft and more. CM Sarma said in a post on X at the time. “What a better day than Bodofa’s birth anniversary to receive the GI labels for 13 articles that embody the rich cultural heritage of our Bodo community. This recognition will greatly increase the promotion of the items and promote the legacy of these cultural items,” CM Sarma added. GI -Tag is a name or sign confirming that a product has specific properties that make it different from others. To get a GI label on any product, the association or organization that makes the products may apply. GI -label in India came into effect from September 15, 2003, and Darjeeling Tea became the first Indian product to get the GI label. (Ani) Ask all the business news, news reports and latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. Business Newsnewsindiaassams Jewelery received its own GI label: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma more less