Mandar of Jharkhand Gets GI Tag — Recognition of Tribal Cultural Heritage
3 October 2026
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Mehnat Aapki, Guidance Humari
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Mandar of Jharkhand Gets GI Tag — Recognition of Tribal Cultural Heritage
Context: In September 2026, the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, registered “Mandar of Jharkhand” as a Geographical Indication. It is listed under Application No. 777, filed by Raidih Mandar Producer Company Limited, Jarjatta village, Gumla district.
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Mandar of Jharkhand receives GI tag recognition for traditional percussion instrument. Learn how geographical indication protects tribal craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
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Mandar GI tagJharkhand tribal heritagegeographical indicationpercussion instrumenttribal craftsmanshipGumla districtGI registrytraditional knowledge protectiontribal livelihoodscultural preservation