Day 13
Geography & BiodiversitySkim2025-02-20
Bihar's Patharkatti Stone Art Receives GI Tag
What Happened
The 300-year-old Patharkatti stone art from Gaya district, Bihar, received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag on February 20, 2025. Over 650 local artisans create intricate idols and sculptures using a unique local black granite found in the region.
Why It Matters
The recognition preserves a rare historical craft and provides legal protection and economic leverage to traditional Bihar stone-carvers in global markets.
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