India: Assamese Dhol, Jaapi among 16 items awarded GI tags

India: Assamese Dhol, Jaapi among 16 items awarded GI tags

Six traditional items from Assam, like the Assamese Dhol and Jaapi, have received special recognition called Geographical Indication (GI) tags from the Government of India. Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared this news on Sunday (Mar 31). Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday morning shared the information on X. “A big win for Assam’s heritage! Six prestigious GI Tags have been granted to traditional crafts with suppo

16 items from Assam, including Assamese Dhol, Jaapi get GI tag

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed it a big win for the state and said these six products are deeply rooted in the state’s history and nearly one lakh people are directly supported by these products