West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulates artisans for their skills and achievements after three more sarees from the state were registered and recognised as Geographical Indications (GI) products.
The three handloom saree items that have been given GI products tag are – Tangail of Nadia and Purba Bardhaman, Karol and Garad of Murshidabad and Birbhum.
“Three handloom saree items of West Bengal, namely Tangail of Nadia and Purba Bardhaman, and Korial & Garad of Murshidabad and Birbhum, have been registered and recognized as GI products. I congratulate the artisans for their skills and achievements. We are proud of them. Our congratulations to them!!” CM Banerjee wrote on ‘X’.
What is a GI tag?
A GI or Geographical Indication is sign given to certain products that relate to a specific geographical location or origins of those products.
The GI tag certifies that the particular product is produced using traditional methods and has a reputation because of its geographical origin.
It ensures that none other than those registered as authorized users are allowed to use the popular product name.
GI tags are mainly given to wine and spirit drinks, foodstuffs, agricultural products, handicrafts, and industrial products.