GI Tags to Bodo Traditional Items: The Government of India has awarded Geographical Indications (GI) Tags to 21 traditional items from the Bodo community in Assam.
On the auspicious occasion of Bodofa UN Brahma‘s birth anniversary on March 31, 2024, 13 GI tags were granted. Additionally, eight new GI tags were awarded on October 2, 2024. This official recognition will increase the visibility of these products in the market and help preserve their unique characteristics.
Check out the list the recognized products-
- 5 Bodo traditional attire– Dokhona, Eri Silk, Jwmgra, Gamsa, Aronai
- 3 Agricultural products- Keradapini, Khardwi, Gongar Dunjia
- 6 Musical instruments- Kham, Serja, Sifung, Thorkha, Gongona, Jotha
- 4 Food items- Napham, Onla, Gwkha-Gwkhwi, Narzi
- 3 Beverage- Jou Maibra Bidwi, Jou Gishi, Jou Gwran
Explore GI Tag in Assam [2024]
List of Bodo Traditional GI Tag Products
The GI Tag Items of Bodo Community are listed below
| S.No | Goods | Geographical Indications | Application No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handicraft | Bodo Dokhona | 956 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Handicraft | Bodo Eri Silk | 960 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 3 | Handicraft | Bodo Jwmgra | 961 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Handicraft | Bodo Gamsa | 962 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Agricultural | Bodo Keradapini | 963 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Agricultural | Bodo Khardwi | 975 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Agricultural | Bodo Gongar Dunjia | 971 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Handicraft | Bodo Kham | 972 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 9 | Handicraft | Bodo Serja | 973 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Handicraft | Bodo Sifung | 974 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 11 | Handicraft | Bodo Thorkha | 965 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 12 | Handicraft | Bodo Gongona | 977 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 13 | Handicraft | Bodo Jotha | 978 | Apr 2023 – Mar 2024 |
| 14 | Textiles | Bodo Aronai | 958 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 15 | Food | Napham | 964 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 16 | Agricultural | Onla/ Ondla | 966 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 17 | Agricultural | Gwkha Gwkhwi | 967 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 18 | Agricultural | Bodo Narzi | 976 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 19 | Manufactured | Bodo Jou Maibra Bidwi | 650 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 20 | Manufactured | Jou Gwran | 648 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
| 21 | Manufactured | Jou Gishi | 969 | Aug 2022- Oct 2024 |
GI Tags of Bodo Traditional Items List
There are total number of 21 products that has been recognized as GI Tags to Bodo Traditional Items, Check the details of the items that has been described below
1. Bodo Dokhona
Bodo Dokhona received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 956. Dohona is the traditional dress for Bodo women. It is an one-piece garment that looks like a two-piece outfit when worn.
Bodo Dokhona GI tag registration certificate pdf download
2. Bodo Eri Silk
Bodo Eri Silk received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 960. The Bodo Indigenous people in Assam, India introduced the practice of raising, and weaving Eri Silkworms. This type of silk comes from the Samia Cynthia Ricini or Philosomia Ricini moth.
Bodo Eri Silk GI tag registration certificate pdf download
3. Bodo Jwmgra
Bodo Jwmgra or Fashra or Pali or Rege-Regang received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 961. It is a long scarf worn by Bodo women alongwith Dokhona.
Bodo Jwmgra GI tag registration certificate pdf download
4. Bodo Gamsa
Bodo Gamsa received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 962. It is a traditional attire of Bodo Men. Gamsa is worn by tying it around the waist. It covers from the waist to the knee length.
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5. Bodo Keradapini
Bodo Keradapini received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 963. It is a small leafy vegetable that grows almost stemless.
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6. Bodo Khardwi
Bodo Khardwi received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 975. It is a liquid similar to soda made by filtering ash powder produced from burning dried banana stems, bamboo, coconut coirs, or potato plants. It is a key ingredient in some traditional Bodo cuisines.
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7. Bodo Gongar Dunjia
Bodo Gongar Dunjia received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 971. It is a leafy green vegetable similar to coriander mainly used for seasoning foods, but it has a stronger aroma and flavor.
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8. Bodo Serja
Bodo Serja received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 973. It is a traditional musical instrument crafted from Alstonia scholaris and Jackfruit wood used by the Bodo people. Serja has four strings for playing.
Bodo Serja GI tag registration certificate pdf download
9. Bodo Sifung
Bodo Sifung (long bamboo flute) received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 974. It is a traditional musical instrument made from Owajlaw (Bambusa pallida) and Owathare (Bambusa assamica) used by the Bodo people. Sifung has five playing holes and one blowing hole.
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10. Bodo Thorkha
Bodo Thorkha, also known as the bamboo clapper received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 965. It is a traditional musical instrument made from Bambusa tulda used by the Bodo community. Thorkha is crafted by splitting a bamboo in half lengthwise and played by grasping it with both hands.
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11. Bodo Gongona
Bodo Gongana received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 977. It is a traditional wind instrument made from bamboo (Bambusa assamica) mostly played by the Bodo women. Gongona has a flat shape with a single internode.
Bodo Gongona GI tag registration certificate pdf download
12. Bodo Jotha
Bodo jotha which is called cymbal in English received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 978. It is a musical instrument made up of two basin-shaped pieces that are hit together to create sound.
Bodo Jotha GI tag registration certificate pdf download
13. Bodo Kham
Bodo Kham (drum) received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 with the Application Number 972. It is a traditional musical instrument of the Bodo community in Assam. Kham is made from the wood of trees like Alstonia scholaris, Jackfruit, Mango, or Sterculia villosa.
Bodo Kham GI tag registration certificate pdf download
14. Bodo Aronai
Bodo Aronai received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct. Aronai is known as the a symbol of pride for all Bodo people it is a handwoven designs that has been inspired by the nature.
Bodo Aronai GI tag registration certificate pdf download
15. Bodo Napam
Bodo Napam received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, Napam is the fermented fish that is stored in a cool place to make it more delicious and also it falls under the Bodo Traditional food.
Bodo Napam GI tag registration certificate pdf download
16. Bodo Ondla
Bodo Ondla received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, Ondla is a rice powder curry mostly loved by the Bodo People.
Ondla GI Tag registration certificate pdf download
17. Bodo Gwkha Gwkhwi
Bodo Gwkha received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, Gwkha is usually also known as the Gwkha-Gwkhwi which is prepared during the festival of Bwisagu, It is a curry made of more than 100 mix vegies. The Bodo people believed that consuming Gwkha is beneficial for health.
Bodo Gwkha Gwkhwi GI Tag registration certificate pdf download
18. Bodo Narzi
Bodo Narzi received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, Narzi is a semi-fermented dish made from jute leaves, which is very nutritious, there are two types of Narzi- Bitter Narzi and Sweet Non- Bitter Narzi
Bodo Narzi GI Tag registration certificate pdf download
19. Bodo Jou Maibra Bidwi
Bodo Jou Bidwi received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, Jou Bidwi in Bodo traditional it is an welcome drink which is made by fermenting half-cooked rice with a natural yeast called amao.
Bodo Jou Maibra Bidwi GI Tag registration pdf download
20. Bodo Jou Gwran
Bodo Jou Gwran received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, the strongest of all the rice beers and it content alcohol of around 16.11%.
Bodo Jou Gwran GI Tag registration pdf download
21. Bodo Jou Gishi
Bodo Jou Gishi received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2024 2nd Oct, Jou Gishi is a traditional ice beer of the Bodo people, With roots tracing back to ancient times, rice beer brewing has been an integral part of Bodo culture and tradition for centuries.
Bodo Jou Gishi GI Tag registration pdf download
What is Geographical Indications (GIs)?
A Geographical indication (GI) is a tag used for products originating from a specific place and having distinct qualities. It helps people recognize the products based on their origins and what makes them unique. The label must indicate the product’s place of production to qualify as GI.
Validity of Gi Tag
The Geographical Indication in India is valid for up to 10 years from the date of the registration, and it can be renewed; if the gi tag is not renewed, the name of the product will be removed from the registration list.
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FAQs
1. How many traditional products gets GI Tag from the Bodo community in Assam?
On the occasion of Bodofa UN Brahma’s birth anniversary on March 31, 2024, thirteen GI tags were granted. Additionally, eight new GI tags were awarded on October 2, 2024. The 21 items Includes Aronai, Dokhon, Erisil, Jwmgra, Gamsa, Keradapini, Khardwi, Gongar Dunjia, Kham, Serja, Sifung, Thorkha, Gongona, Jotha, Napham, Ondla, Gwkha, Narzi, Jou Gwran, Jou Bidwi, Jou Gishi.
2. What are the new GI Tag of Bodo Community?
The Bodo Community on 2nd Oct 2024 has been granted by the 8 new Bodo GI Tags by the Geographical Indications Registry, The new product includes-
1. Aronai
2. Napam
3. Onla
4. Gwkha
5. Narzi
6. Jou Bidwi Gwran
7. Jou Maibra Bidwi
8. Jou Gishi