Two indigenous products of Tripura – the ‘Pera’ of Tripureswari temple and the ‘Rignai Pachra’, have been accorded the geographical indication (GI) tag, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Sunday.

 Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Vocal for Local' slogan is gradually leading towards prosperity as two more products from Tripura receive the GI tag.

Dr Saha said this after two products, including Mata Bari Peda and Pachra or Rignai, was granted the GI Tag.

“I am delighted to announce that this time the GI Tag has been awarded to the special prasad 'Peda' of Mata Tripurasundari and 'Rignai/Pachra' worn by indigenous people. For this remarkable achievement, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to two cooperative societies, Matabari Mahila Cluster Level Bahumukhi Sambay Samity Limited of Udaipur and Dewanbari Mahila Cluster Bahumukhi Sambay Samity Limited. I commend them for achieving self-reliance through self-help groups and for giving the state a distinct identity on the global stage,” Dr Saha wrote on X. He also visited Mata Bari and met with the peda sellers on Sunday.

“Today is indeed a joyous day. I came here for the Lok Sabha election campaign in Gomati District. We always feel proud of Mata Bari peda and used to take it outside the state. The flavor is unparalleled. After a long wait, Mata Bari peda has finally received the GI tag, and I am truly elated. Additionally, the Pachra or Rignai of indigenous people has also been granted the GI tag, and I am delighted about that. Tripura is advancing by embracing the 'Vocal for Local' initiative, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision is gradually leading us towards prosperity as two more products from Tripura receive the GI tag”, said the Chief Minister.