The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) under DPIIT granted GI tags to 11 products from Jharkhand, including Bhoya Saree & Fabric, Kuchai Silk Saree, and Jharkhand Bamboo Craft. Assam's four products — Karbi Anglong Handloom Products, Assam Bihu Pepa, Assam Bamboo Crafts, and Deuri Handloom Products — also received GI status. NABARD facilitated the entire certification process. With these additions, NABARD-supported GI-certified products from Assam now total 12. GI registration is valid for 10 years and is renewable.
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Jharkhand Gets GI Tags for 11 Products; Assam's 4 Products Secure GI Status — NABARD Facilitates Certification
Key Points
- The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) under DPIIT granted GI tags to 11 products from Jharkhand, including Bhoya Saree & Fabric, Kuchai Silk Saree, and Jharkhand Bamboo Craft
- Assam's four products — Karbi Anglong Handloom Products, Assam Bihu Pepa, Assam Bamboo Crafts, and Deuri Handloom Products — also received GI status
- NABARD facilitated the entire certification process
- With these additions, NABARD-supported GI-certified products from Assam now total 12
- GI registration is valid for 10 years and is renewable
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• Jharkhand: 11 GI tags (Bhoya Saree, Kuchai Silk, Bamboo Craft etc.); Assam: 4 GI tags (Bihu Pepa, Karbi Handloom etc.) • NABARD: facilitated certification process; Assam's NABARD-supported GI products now: 12 • GIR: under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce; GI validity: 10 years (renewable) • India's first GI tag: Darjeeling Tea (2004); GI total: 600+ products (2026)
