The Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft from Rajouri district and Mushqbudji Rice variety of Anantnag district have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
Key points
- The GI Tagging process of products was started by NABARD in consultation with the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom and Department of Agriculture in December 2020.
- Mushqbudji rice is a premium variety of short, bold aromatic rice grown in higher reaches of Kashmir, especially in Anantnag district.
- The cooked Mushqbudji rice is unique and possesses a harmonious blend of taste, aroma and rich organoleptic properties.
- Chikri is a pale, honey-colored, fine-grained softwood found in hill ranges of the Rajouri district of Jammu province.
- The Chikri woodcraft of Rajouri is characterized by intricate carving and detailing.
