A total of 40 Geographical Indication (GI) tags have been awarded to goods from various states in India in 2024: 19 GI tags have been granted to products from Assam, 2 to goods from Tripura, 15 to items from Uttar Pradesh, and 4 to products from Meghalaya. What traditional items from Tripura received the GI tag in March 2024?

The correct answer is Tripureswari temple’s Pera and Rignai Pachra textile In News Two indigenous products of Tripura , the ‘ Pera ’ of Tripureswari temple and the ‘ Rignai Pachra’ , have been accorded the geographical indication (GI) tag . Key Points The announcement was made by Chief Minister Manik Saha The ‘Pera’ refers to the prasad of Tripureswari temple, while the ‘Rignai Pachra’ is a traditional cloth worn by women of indigenous tribes. Earlier in the month, another indigenous cloth called ‘Risa’ had also received the GI tag. These efforts aim to protect and promote the unique cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship of Tripura's indigenous communities.