ITANAGAR, 21 Nov: The Arunachal Pradesh dao, a traditional handcrafted blade used by several tribal communities, has received the geographical indication (GI) tag, marking a major milestone in the preservation of the state’s indigenous craftsmanship.

Announcing the development, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that the recognition reaffirms the cultural and economic value of the state’s ancestral blacksmithing traditions.

“The Arunachal Pradesh dao is meticulously hand-forged by master artisans using techniques passed down over generations,” Mein said in a post on X on Friday.

Each piece embodies functional utility as well as the courage, identity and cultural endurance of the tribes. “This recognition further strengthens our efforts to preserve indigenous craftsmanship and promo

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