Geographical Indications tag to Assam Products

Current Context : The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the GI tag to eight products from Assam.

• These products were recognized for their distinctiveness and craftsmanship, which highlight Assam’s traditional industries.

ABOUT PRODUCTS :

Traditionally fermented rice-based alcoholic beverage (3):

• Maibra Jou Bidwi : a beloved rice beer served as a customary welcome drink in Bodo households.
• Bodo Jou Gwran : a powerful rice beer that holds an alcohol content of approximately 16.11%.
• Bodo Jou Gishi : This drink, steeped in mythology, is believed to have roots in legends surrounding Lord Shiva.

Traditional Dishes (4):

• Bodo Napham : Dish of fermented fish.
• Bodo Ondla : a rice powder-based curry flavored with garlic, ginger, salt, and alkali.
• Bodo Gwkha : Locally also known as ‘Gwka Gwkhi’, traditionally cooked during the Bwisagu festival.
• Bodo Narzi : a semi-fermented dish made from jute leaves (Corchorus capsularis).

Traditional fabric (1) :

• Bodo Aronai : a traditional shawl or scarf.