Day 15
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-12-29
GI Tags for Meerut Gajak and Nattu Sakkarai
What Happened
In December 2025, the Geographical Indication (GI) Registry granted tags to Meerut Gajak and Rewri from Uttar Pradesh and Kavindapadi Nattu Sakkarai from Tamil Nadu. These traditional sweets and chemical-free jaggery varieties were recognized for their century-old craftsmanship and specific regional methods of production.
Why It Matters
This legal recognition boosts the global export potential of India's indigenous food heritage while protecting traditional rural artisans from unauthorized imitation.
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