Traditional Products of Assam Granted GI Tag

Recently, the Geographical Indications (GI) Registry awarded GI tags to eight unique products from Assam.

  • The products, ranging from traditional foods to distinct varieties of rice beer, highlight the deep-rooted customs and traditions of the region, particularly those of the Bodo community.

Brief Descriptions of Products

Traditional Rice Beer Varieties

  • Bodo Jou Gwran: Contains the highest alcohol content among Bodo rice beers, around 16.11%.
  • Maibra Jou Bidwi (Maibra Jwu/Zwu Bidwi): Served as a traditional welcome drink by Bodo tribes. Prepared by fermenting half-cooked rice with minimal water, using ‘amao’ (a yeast source) to aid fermentation.
  • Bodo Jou Gishi: Another rice-based ....

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