Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Mathura Zari Dress and Meerut Trumpet Receive GI Tag
Imagine special clothes made with shiny threads in a city called Mathura, which are connected to a famous story about a god.
Also, there are trumpets made in a city called Meerut, which is famous for making musical instruments and was important a long time ago.
A special person who helps protect unique crafts announced that both these things, the special clothes and the trumpets, have now been officially recognized.
This means they have a special mark, like a stamp of approval, that says they are from these specific places and are made in a special way.
This helps make sure people keep making them the right way and people know where they come from.
Craftsmen in Mathura and people who make instruments in Meerut are very happy about this recognition.
Mathura Zari Dress and Meerut Bugul (trumpet) have been awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
Dr. Rajnikanth, known as the GI Man of India, made the announcement on Friday.
The Mathura Zari Dress is traditionally associated with Lord Krishna and made by generations of craftsmen.
The Meerut Bugul is a musical instrument from a city known for its musical instrument manufacturing and historical significance.
The GI tag acknowledges the intellectual property and unique origin of these crafts after a legal process.
- Who
- Dr. Rajnikanth announced that the Mathura Zari Dress and Meerut Bugul (trumpet) have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- What
- The Mathura Zari Dress and Meerut Bugul were granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Mathura and Meerut, India
- Why
- To recognize and protect the unique intellectual property of these traditional crafts.
- Mathura Zari Dress Applicant
- Khazani Welfare Society
- Meerut Bugul Applicant
- Meerut Musical Manufacturers, Sellers, and Traders Welfare Association
- Announced By
- Dr. Rajnikanth (GI Man of India)
- Date of Announcement
- Friday