| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Geographical Indication (GI) tags awarded to two Lepcha musical instruments. |
| Instruments | Tungbuk (3-stringed instrument) and Pumtong Pulit (bamboo flute). |
| Community | Lepcha tribe of Sikkim. |
| Date of GI Tag Award | 5th November 2025. |
| Significance | Legal protection and cultural prestige under India's GI registry. |
| Venue of Announcement | 1st Tribal Business Conclave, New Delhi. |
| Supporting Ministries | Ministries of Culture, Tribal Affairs, and Commerce & Industry. |
| Applicants for GI Tag | Ugen Palzor Lepcha (Tungbuk) and Namgyal Lepcha (Pumtong Pulit). |
| Supporting Institution | NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), Gangtok. |
| Duration of GI Process | Nearly two years of documentation and technical assistance. |
| Cultural Importance | Instruments used in folk music, storytelling, and spiritual practices. |
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