Assamese Gamosa gets Geographical Indication tag From Centre

Gamosa (or Gamocha), a significant cultural symbol and identity of Assam, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Central Government.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma expressed joy and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet. “A day of pride for Assam, as our #Gamosa gets a Geographical Indication Tag by the Government of India. Grateful to Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for always giving a place of prestige to this integral symbol of Assamese glory,” he wrote.

A day of pride for Assam, as our #Gamosa gets a Geographical Indication Tag by the Government of India.

Grateful to Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for always giving a place of prestige to this integral symbol of Assamese glory.

Congratulations Assam. pic.twitter.com/gVjFF1Femz

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 13, 2022