Gaya's Tilkut Awaits GI Tag

Tilkut is a sweet made from sesame seeds and sugar or jaggery, popular in Gaya, Bihar, during winter.

It's believed to boost immunity and is a big part of Makar Sankranti celebrations.

Many families in Gaya make and sell tilkut, but they're struggling to grow their business because they don't have a special tag called a GI tag.

This tag could help them sell more, especially in other countries, and create jobs all year round.

Right now, tilkut is sold a lot in Gaya and nearby states, but getting the GI tag could make it even more popular and help the makers and traders a lot.