Assam: Eight products including Bodo Aronai secure GI Tags

New Delhi: The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted GI tags to eight traditional products from Assam including the Bodo Aronai.

The Bodo Traditional Brewers Association successfully secured GI tags for three variants of rice beer.

The beer items include 'Bodo Jou Gwran', 'Maibra Jou Bidwi', and 'Bodo Jou Gishi'.

These traditionally fermented beverages hold cultural significance, with the Bodo community believing they originated from Lord Shiva.

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Additionally, the Association of Traditional Food Products obtained GI tags for four iconic dishes.

The dishes include Napham, Ondla, Gwkha and Narzi. All these items are of Bodo origin.

The Association of Traditional Bodo Weavers also secured a GI tag for 'Bodo Aronai', a beautifully crafted cloth featuring nature-inspired designs.

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These GI tags recognize the unique cultural traditions of the Bodo community and provide legal protection against unauthorized use, ensuring the preservation of the rich cultural heritage.