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Gujarat's Ambaji Marble Receives GI Tag from Union Government

Gujarat's Ambaji Marble Receives GI Tag from Union Government
‘New identity of Gujarat on world map’: Union government grants GI tag to Ambaji Marble · indianexpress.com

Imagine a special kind of white rock, called Ambaji Marble, that comes from a place in Gujarat, India.

This marble is very pretty and is often used to build temples and big buildings.

Now, the government has given this marble a special badge, called a GI Tag.

This tag is like a seal of approval that tells everyone this marble is famous and comes from that specific part of Gujarat.

It's like saying, 'This is the best marble from Gujarat, and it's known worldwide!'

This helps people recognize and appreciate the marble even more.

Key facts

Marble Type
Ambaji Marble
Location
Banaskantha district, north Gujarat
Recognition
Geographical Indication (GI) Tag
Granting Authority
Union government
Noted Use
Temples and monuments

Quotes

State government official release

An official release from the Gujarat state government detailing the GI Tag for Ambaji Marble.

“Ambaji Marble will sparkle as a “new identity of Gujarat on the world map””
indianexpress.com

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