Archive · 24 Nov 2025

Arunachal's Yak Churpi Receives GI Tag

Arunachal's Yak Churpi Receives GI Tag

Yak Churpi is a special kind of cheese made from yak milk in the high mountains of Arunachal Pradesh.

It has been a important food for people living in these tough, high-altitude areas for a long time.

Recently, it got a special tag called a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

This tag is like a stamp of authenticity that shows where the cheese comes from and how it's made.

The tag helps protect the traditional way of making Yak Churpi and makes it more valuable in the market.

It's not just a food item; it's a symbol of the strong connection between the people of Arunachal Pradesh and their mountain home.

The GI tag is expected to help the local communities by making the cheese more popular and opening up new opportunities for them.

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