Varanasi's Tiranga Barfi and Dhalua Murti Metal Casting Craft Granted GI Status
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Two products from Varanasi granted Geographical Indication (GI) status |
| Date | April 16, 2024 |
| Products | Tiranga Barfi and Dhalua Murti Metal Casting Craft |
| GI Registry Office | Chennai |
| Uttar Pradesh GI Tally | Total GI products: 75 (58 handicrafts, 17 agricultural and food products) |
| Tiranga Barfi | Tricolored sweetmeat linked to India's independence movement |
| Colors | Saffron (saffron), Green (pistachio), White (khoya and cashew nuts) |
| Dhalua Murti Craft | Metal casting craft from Kashipura, Varanasi |
| Products Made | Idols of deities, instruments, bells, thrones, and seals for minting coins |
| Varanasi's GI Progress | GI products increased from 2 (pre-2014) to 34 by 2024 |
| Economic Impact | Annual business: Rs. 30,000 crores; benefits 20 lakh people |
| Employment | New opportunities created due to GI recognition |
| National GI Contribution | Human Welfare Association supported 148 GI products across 14 states |