Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The GI tags were awarded to three traditional products from West Bengal—Chandannagar’s Jalbhara Sandesh, Janai’s Manohara, and Balagarh’s traditional wooden boats. These products are deeply connected with the cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and culinary traditions of the Hooghly district. A GI tag provides legal protection to products that have unique qualities or a reputation linked to a specific geographical region. This recognition helps preserve traditional knowledge, prevents counterfeiting, enhances market value, creates export opportunities, and supports the livelihoods of local artisans and producers while promoting the state's rich cultural identity.