Archive · 24 Nov 2025
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.
Yak Churpi, a traditional cheese from Arunachal Pradesh, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The GI tag is expected to boost the cultural standing and market viability of Yak Churpi.
Yak Churpi is made from locally sourced yak milk using traditional knowledge passed down through generations.
The GI protection will help shield local producers from imitation and open doors to premium niche markets.
The recognition is seen as a way to preserve local heritage and encourage sustainable economic development in the state's high-altitude districts.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and the mountain communities of Arunachal Pradesh
- What
- Yak Churpi, a traditional cheese, received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag
- When
- The GI tag was announced on Monday
- Where
- Tawang and West Kameng districts of Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- To elevate its cultural standing, market viability, and protect indigenous processing techniques
- Product
- Yak Churpi
- GI Registration Number
- 809
- Origin
- Tawang and West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh
- Key Features
- Dense texture, high nutritional content, long shelf life
- Significance
- Symbol of resilience, identity, and ecological harmony
- Expected Benefits
- Increased market viability, protection from imitation, economic opportunities