Bhubaneswar: The Silver Filigree of Odisha’s Cuttack district has received the prestigious Geographical Indications (GI) tag.
Expressing his happiness over the major recognition, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the centuries-old sophisticated craft practiced in the Silver City of Cuttack gives a distinct identity to our State for its intricate workmanship.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister extended his best wishes to the people of the State, especially Cuttack and the district administration.
“It is a matter of honour for Odisha to get the GI tag for Cuttack’s Silver Filigree (Chandi Tarakasi). The centuries-old sophisticated craft practiced in the Silver City of Cuttack gives a distinct identity to our State for its intricate workmanship. On the occasion, I extend my best wishes to the people of Odisha, especially Cuttack and the district administration”, the CM wrote on his ‘X’ handle.
The Odisha State Co-operative Handicrafts Corporation Limited had filed an application on July 1, 2021 seeking Geographical Indications for Cuttack Silver Filigree (Chandi Tarakasi) under ‘Handi Crafts’.