Guwahati, Apr 1 (KNN) In a major boost for Assam’s traditional arts and crafts, six iconic products from the state have been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India’s GI Registry.
The announcement was made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through a social media post on Sunday.
Sarma lauded this achievement as “a big win for Assam’s heritage,” acknowledging the support from NABARD’s Guwahati regional office and the facilitation efforts of renowned GI expert and Padma Shri awardee, Dr. Rajani Kant.
The products receiving this coveted intellectual property right include the Assam Bihu Dhol (traditional drum), Assam Jaapi (traditional headgear), Sarthebari Metal Craft, Panimeteka craft made from water hyacinth, Mising Taat handloom, and the exquisite terracotta works of Asharikandi village.