AAU ( Assam Agricultural University) performed key role for GI tag of Gamosa ( December 2022)

AAU ( Assam Agricultural University) performed key role for GI tag of Gamosa ( December 2022)

The Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the traditional gamosa of Assam has been hailed by the Assam Agricultural University (AAU), which performed the function of facilitator together with Patent Info Centre, Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC).

The expenditure required to arrange the report and documentation to make the GI claim was additionally borne by the college. The declare to get the coveted GI label was made by Directorate of Handlooms and Textiles, Government of Assam by submitting the appliance on October 16, 2017.

“It’s certainly an enormous achievement for the varsity, and our laborious work paid dividends. Gamosa is an emblem of Assamese culture and pride,” said by Director.

Also mentioned that the five-year effort has borne fruit that concerned a long process by means of which documentation of knowledge together with historical background of the prod uct, and different associated information had been submitted to the GI Registry office.

The official mentioned that with the GI certification, eight sorts of gamosas produced within the state can be lined below the coveted tag.