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Ladakh’s wood carving gets GI Tag

Current GK (NDA) Others

In a major recognition for Ladakh, its wood carving has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

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.
In December last year, the government also granted GI Tag for Raktsey Karpo apricot of Ladakh.
Earlier this year, the products were registered with the GI Registry Chennai.