Guwahati, Apr 14 (KNN) Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday received the Geographical Indication Registration Certificate for Asomiya Gamosa.

A day before Bohaj Bihu, CM Sarma was presented with the certificate at a ceremony conducted at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.

Controller General of Patent, Designs and Trademarks and Registrar of GI Registry, Dr. Unnat P. Pandit handed over the certification to the CM.

The GI Registration is for eight Gamosa, namely Uka or Xadharan Gamosa, Phulam Gamosa, Bihuwan, Tiani or Pani Gamosa, Anakata Gamosa, Telos Gamosa, Dora Boron or Jor Gamosa, and Gossain Gamosa.

Receiving the GI tag, Chief Minister Sarma said, “I received the GI Tag for our pride, the Asomiya Gamosa. It is a moment of honour and pride for the people of Assam.”

After the GI Registration, others are not allowed to make or market the product. The registration is a legal acknowledgment of the goods for a certain geographic area or territory.  (KNN Bureau)