LatestIP And Trademarks 12 July 2026
Kumartuli Gets GI Tag
The city of Varanasi is backing Durga's Kumartuli in its bid for a GI tag, a government-backed certification granted to products originating from a specific geographical location, with Shiv's Kashi leading the effort, a move that could boost the local economy and promote traditional products, similar to India's first GI-tagged product in 2004-05
Shiv's Kashi is leading the effort to get a *GI tag* for Durga's Kumartuli. A GI tag is a government-backed certification granted to products originating from a specific geographical location.
Some key points about the GI tag bid include:
- The bid is led by Shiv's Kashi
- The GI tag could boost the local economy
- It could promote traditional products
The GI tag bid is an important development for the city of Varanasi and could have significant benefits for the local community.
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