Agartala, June 23 -- Tripura has added another feather to its cap with the traditional 'Tripura Sarinda', a unique indigenous string musical instrument, receiving the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a development hailed by Chief Minister Manik Saha as a proud moment for the state's cultural heritage.

The GI recognition has been granted under the name "Tripura Sarinda (Musical Instrument), marking a significant achievement in preserving and promoting the rich folk traditions of the northeastern state.

Expressing his happiness over the development, Chief Minister Saha said the recognition would help safeguard Tripura's invaluable cultural legacy while providing greater visibility to its traditional art forms at national and ...