GI Tag of Assam List: Assam has recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 19 Geographical Indication (GI) tags for its traditional crafts, textiles, and agricultural products. Thirteen of these tags belong to the Bodo community. Check out this GI Tag of Assam List 2024 post for the details on these recognitions.
GI Tag of Assam List 2024
GI Tag of Assam List 2024: Assam has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for nineteen traditional products and crafts. Six of these are the Assam Bihu Dhol, Assam Jaapi, Sarthebari Metal Craft, Panimeteka craft (water hyacinth), Mising taat (handloom), and the Asharikandi terracotta works.
While the remaining thirteen items are linked to the cultural heritage of the Bodos, the largest tribal group in the state. These include traditional items like dokhona, eri silk, jwmgra, gamsa, three agricultural products – keradapini, khardwi, gongar dunjia, and six musical instruments – kham, serja, sifung, thorkha, gongona, jotha.
With this recognition, Assam has 30 GI tags from Apr 2007 till Mar 2024.
Click on the Bodo Traditional Items GI Tags for more details on 13 products.
Now, let look at the details of the recently granted GI tags for products from Assam.
1. Assam Bihu Dhol
Assam Bihu Dhol is a musical instrument. It is a drum made from a single piece of top-notch wood shaped like a barrel.
2. Assam Jaapi
Assam Jaapi is a traditional hat made from tokou paat (a large palm leaf), and tightly woven bamboo or cane. The name “jaapi” comes from “jaap,” which refers to a bunch of tokou leaves.
3. Sarthebari Metal Craft
Sarthebari Metal Craft specializes in crafting high-quality brass and copper kitchenware, ornaments, and ceremonial items.
4. Pani Mateka Craft
Pani Mateka, also called water hyacinth, is used by expert craftsmen to make woven water pots from cane. This material is also used to make eco-friendly handicrafts, mats, and various other items.
5. Mishing Taat (Handloom)
The Mishing people in Assam are known for making beautiful hand-woven items. Mishing women use backstrap loom to make traditional textiles like shawls, scarves, and other woven goods. These items have vibrant colors and unique designs that represent the Mishing culture.
6. Asharikandi Terracotta Crafts
Asharikandi is famous for its traditional terracotta and pottery crafts, which are influenced by factors like Hiramati, the materials used, and traditional tools. The terracotta made in Asharikandi has an age-old tradition of skilled pottery craftsmanship, often promoting animals, and mythological designs to preserve ancient methods.
What is GI Tags?
Geographical Indications (GI) tags certify that a product originates from a specific geographical area and has unique quality and cultural attributes. These tags enhance customers trust in the product’s authenticity and quality, while also gives local producers a better chance to compete in the market and keeps traditional ways of making products alive.
What are the benefits of GI Tags?
The Geographical Indication (GI) tags offer numerous advantages. Some are-
- GI tags keep unique and special products safe.
- GI tags stop people from copying and using a region’s culture without permission.
- GI tags help old traditions continue.
Assam GI Tags From April 2007 – March 2024
| S.No | Geographical Indications | Application No. | Goods | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muga Silk of Assam | 55 | Handicraft | Apr 2007 – Mar 2008 |
| 2 | Assam (Orthodox) | 115 &118 | Agricultural | Apr 2008 – Mar 2009 |
| 3 | Muga Silk of Assam (Logo) | 384 | Handicraft | Apr 2013 – Mar 2014 |
| 4 | Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger | 435 | Agricultural | Apr 2014 – Mar 2015 |
| 5 | Tezpur Litchi | 438 | Agricultural | Apr 2014 – Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Joha Rice of Assam | 439 | Agricultural | Apr 2016 – Mar 2017 |
| 7 | Boka Chaul | 558 | Agricultural | Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Kaji Nemu | 609 | Agricultural | Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 |
| 9 | Chokuwa Rice of Assam | 572 | Agricultural | Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 |
| 10 | Judima | 643 | Manufactured | Apr 2021 – Mar 2022 |
| 11 | Gamosa of Assam | 594 | Handicraft | Apr 2022 – Mar 2023 |
| 12 | Assam Bihu Dhol | 1002 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 13 | Assam Jaapi | 979 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 14 | Sarthebari Metal Craft | 1013 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 15 | Pani Mateka Craft | 1003 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 16 | Mising Handloom Products | 1001 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 17 | Asharikandi Terracotta Craft | 980 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 18 | Bodo Dokhona | 956 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 19 | Bodo Eri Silk | 960 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 20 | Bodo Jwmgra | 961 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 21 | Bodo Gamsa | 962 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 22 | Bodo Keradapini | 963 | Agricultural | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 23 | Bodo Khardwi | 975 | Manufactured | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 24 | Bodo Gongar Dunjia | 971 | Agricultural | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 25 | Bodo Kham | 972 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 26 | Bodo Serja | 973 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 27 | Bodo Sifung | 974 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 28 | Bodo Thorkha | 965 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 29 | Bodo Gongona | 977 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 30 | Bodo Jotha | 978 | Handicraft | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
Important Links
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GI Tag of Assam List FAQs
1. How many GI tags has Assam received in March 2024?
Assam has recently granted 19 Geographical Indication (GI) tags for its traditional crafts, textiles, and agricultural products. Thirteen of these tags belong to the Bodo community. Check out this post for the details on these recognitions.
2. How many GI tags are there in assam till present?
30 GI tags are there in assam from Apr 2007 till Mar 2024.