Seven products from U.P. get GI tag

Subject: Economy

Section: msc

Concept :

The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has given tags to seven different products from Uttar Pradesh.

The GI tag-given products are:

Amroha Dholak: Musical instrument made of natural wood (mango, jackfruit, and teakwood).
Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip: Craft made of unique and soft stone, scientifically known as ‘Pyro Flight Stone’.
Mainpuri Tarkashi: Popular art form of brass wire inlay work on wood, used for making khadaous.
Sambhal Horn Craft: Handmade craft made from raw material procured from dead animals.
Baghpat Home Furnishings: Baghpat and Meerut have gained renown for their exceptional handloom home furnishing products, and they have been actively involved in the production of fabrics using cotton yarn for generations. The handloom weaving process exclusively utilizes cotton yarn.
Barabanki Handloom Product: Barabanki and its neighbouring areas are home to approximately 50,000 weavers and 20,000 looms.
Kalpi Handmade Paper: Munnalal ‘Khaddari,’ a Gandhian, introduced the craft formally in the 1940s. However, locals believe that Kalpi’s association with paper-making extends even further back in history. Today, the handmade paper-making cluster in Kalpi is a significant hub, involving over 5,000 craftsmen and approximately 200 units.