HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, April 13: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday received Geographical Indication Registration Certificate for Asomiya Gamosa from Controller General of Patent, Designs and Trademarks and Registrar of GI Registry Dr Unnat P Pandit at a function held at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.
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It may be noted that eight number of Gamosas namely Uka or Xadharan Gamosa, Phulam Gamosa, Bihuwan, Tiani or Pani Gamosa, Anakata Gamosa, Telos Gamosa, Dora Boron or Jor Gamosa and Gossain Gamosa have been included in the GI Registration.
The registration is a legal recognition of goods for a definite geographical area or territory and no other can produce and market the product. The GI Tag will also ensure protection of lakhs of weavers in the state.
Speaking on the occasion, chief minister Sarma said, “It is a moment of honour and pride for the people of Assam just before the Rongali Bihu celebrations as I received the GI Tag for our pride, the Asomiya Gamosa. As a result of this honour, our pride Asomiya Gamosa will receive a legal recognition for Assam which will protect its quality and distinctiveness. It will ensure protection of the interests of our weavers.”
Announcing the news on micro blogging site Twitter, the chief minister said, “The Gamosa is the quintessential symbol of Assam’s heritage and a pride of our State. Bohag Bihu got even more special for all 3.5 cr people of Assam, as on their behalf I formally received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag certificate for the Gamosa. For generations to come, this shall secure the interests of Assam’s artisans and strengthen the State’s economy. My sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Commerce Minister Shri @PiyushGoyal ji and his team.”
The chief minister on the occasion congratulated the people of Assam on earning the honour. He said that this GI Tag would be yet another step for taking Assam and placing it on the world stage.
