Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- The world-famous Nayagarh Chhena Poda is set to receive Geographical Indication (GI) tag recognition. Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal confirmed the development on Monday.

According to the announcement, a formal declaration in this regard will be made during a meeting scheduled for May 28 and 29. The move is expected to provide official recognition to the traditional Odia delicacy, which is closely associated with Nayagarh.

BJP MP Sambit Patra had earlier written to Union Minister Piyush Goyal seeking steps for granting the GI tag to Chhena Poda. Responding to the request, the Minister assured that appropriate measures would be taken to facilitate the process.

The development marks a signif...