MP’s Gond Painting of Acquires GI Tag
The prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) label, which protects and recognises the work of tribal artists and necessitates clearance from a committee for non-tribal artists to exploit the art, has been awarded to the well-known Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh. A GI tag is a designation applied to products that are solely produced in a particular geographic area and have traits or a reputation unique to that area. This label is put on a wide range of products, including food items, handmade items, machinery, agricultural products, and alcoholic beverages. The GI Tag attests that the name of the well-known product may only be used by registered and allowed users.
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.
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Telangana CM unveils 125 ft-tall Ambedkar statue unveiled in Hyderabad
A 125-foot bronze statue of BR Ambedkar was inaugurated in Hyderabad by Telangana`s Chief Minister, K Chandrasekhar Rao, to mark the renowned Indian Constitution architect`s 132nd birthday. A magnificent celebration, with accommodations arranged for more than 35,000 people from all 119 constituencies, took place at the unveiling. In order to facilitate public transit to the event, an additional 750 state-owned buses from the Road Transport Corporation were dispatched. The highest statue of Ambedkar in India is now located in Hyderabad.
Located adjacent to the State Secretariat on the scenic banks of the Hussain Sagar lake, the statue is an imposing structure. In preparation for the statue’s inauguration, KCR and his ministers met with officials to finalize arrangements for the event.
One noteworthy decision was to shower flower petals on the statue from a helicopter, according to a PTI report. Additionally, Prakash Ambedkar, the grandson of BR Ambedkar, was the only chief guest invited to the ceremony.
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S Jaishankar inaugurates Buzi Bridge in Mozambique
The Buzi Bridge, which is a part of the 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project, was virtually opened by Dr. Jaishankar. India built the bridge, which serves as a testament to their friendship and support for Mozambique. The bridge will improve many people`s lives in Mozambique, according to the Indian High Commission in that country. An important undertaking that reflects India`s dedication to Mozambique`s infrastructure improvement is the Buzi Bridge. This bridge is another example of how India has helped Mozambique advance and has been a dependable partner in the country`s development.
During his visit to Mozambique, Dr Jaishankar, along with Mr Magala, took a ride on a train made in India from Maputo to Machava, accompanied by CMD of Rail India Technical and Economic Service RITES Rahul Mithal. This journey highlights the significance of India’s contribution to the development of Mozambique’s rail infrastructure. Dr Jaishankar also met with President of Assembly Esperança Bias and discussed the historic cooperation between India and Mozambique, with a focus on counter-terrorism and disaster resilience. The Indian side reiterated its support for Mozambique’s sustainable development. The External Affairs Minister had talks with Mozambican Minister of Transport and Communication and Chairman of Mozambican Port and Rail Authority, Mateus Magala, on expanding train networks, electric mobility, and waterways connectivity, emphasizing India’s reliability as a partner in this regard.