Agartala, June 16 -- The traditional musical instrument 'Tripura Sarinda' has recieved Geographical Identification (GI) recognition on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards the preservation and promotion of the folk tradition of the state.

The Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha, shared the news of GI tag recognition for the state's musical instrument on his X handle. He described the Tripura Sarinda's GI Tag as a "significant step" in strengthening the "rich cultural heritage" of the state.

Manik Saha wrote, "A Proud Moment for Tripura's Rich Cultural Heritage. The Traditional Tripura Sarinda, a unique indigenous string musical instrument has received Geographical Identification (GI) recognition. The "Tripura Sarinda (Musical I...