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Ponduru Khadi, which was appreciated by Mahatma Gandhi 100 years ago, got a uncommon designation from the Government of India. Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued an order, providing Geographical Indication tag for Khadi products of Ponduru, located 20 km distant from Srikakulam successful Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu shared his happiness with the radical of Srikakulam territory implicit GI tagging for Khadi products connected the societal media level ‘X’.
Mr. Rammohan Naidu had appealed successful the parliament to assistance GI tag to Ponduru Khadi. He hoped that the products would person much request hereafter with the GI tagging facility.
GI tagging is an intelligence spot close which would guarantee peculiar designation for the products which originate from a peculiar place. .
In 2020, Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman visited Ponduru village and interacted with makers of Khadi, a accepted handspun and handwoven fabric fabric. She assured GI tagging for the merchandise and it was officially notified by the Union authorities connected Friday.
