Ladakh's wood carving gets GI Tag

Ladakh's wood carving gets GI Tag

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Category : State Published on: April 10 2023

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  • In a major recognition for Ladakh, its wood carving has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
  • In December last year, the government also granted GI Tag for Raktsey Karpo apricot of Ladakh.
  • The process for GI Tagging of these products was started by NABARD in consultation with and support of the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom in December 2020.
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  • Earlier this year, the products were registered with the GI Registry Chennai.
  • Wood carving of Ladakh has been an aesthetically vibrant art form in the Ladakh region, including the capital Leh and Kargil.
  • GI Tag grants legal protection to the original producers and prevents their unauthorised use by third parties.
  • It also boosts exports, promotes the goods at the international level and brings economic prosperity to producers and stakeholders.
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