MP’s Gond Painting of Acquires GI Tag

The well-known Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has been granted the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which safeguards and acknowledges the work of tribal artists and requires approval from a committee for non-tribal artists to use the art. A GI tag is a symbol used on items that are exclusively produced in a specific geographical region and have characteristics or a reputation that are associated with that location. This tag is applied to a variety of goods, including food products, handicrafts, industrial items, agriculture products, and alcoholic beverages. The GI Tag certifies that only the registered and authorised user is permitted to use the name of the popular product.

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Patangarh village in Dindori district is a noteworthy village where every household has an artist, and their artwork is not only popular in the state but also internationally recognized. Narbadiya Armo, a physically disabled tribal woman from Khannat village, produces mouth paintings and serves as a role model for women who feel helpless. With the GI tag, Narbadiya Armo’s paintings will receive recognition, a unique identity, and a fair price for her artwork.

Important Takeaways For All Competitive Exams:

● Governor of Madhya Pradesh: Mangubhai Patel
● Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
● Capital: Bhopal
● Madhya Pradesh is India’s second-largest state by area, behind Rajasthan.
● Forests occupy 25.14 percent of Madhya Pradesh area.

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