Which state recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Jalbhara Sandesh, Manohara and traditional wooden boats?

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The correct answer is Option B: West Bengal. Three products from Hooghly district, West Bengal—Chandannagar's Jalbhara Sandesh, Janai's Manohara, and Balagarh's Traditional Wooden (Dingi) Boats—received Geographical Indication (GI) tags in 2026. Jalbhara Sandesh was created in the 19th century by confectioner Surya Modak and is popularly known as "Jamai Thokano Mishti." The distinctive feature of Jalbhara Sandesh is its liquid syrup filling, which bursts out when bitten. Manohara is a traditional Bengali sweet known for its sugar-coated outer layer and chhena (cottage cheese) filling. Balagarh's wooden boat-making tradition has a history of more than 500 years and developed along the Hooghly River during the era of Saptagram Port. Dingi boats are the traditional wooden boats associated with Balagarh, historically used for trade, fishing, and river transport. A Geographical Indication (GI) is an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) granted to products whose qualities or reputation are linked to a specific geographical region. GI recognition helps protect products from counterfeiting, enhances market identity, supports local producers, and promotes export opportunities.

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Odisha

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Assam

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Bihar

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Which state recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Jalbhara Sandesh, Manohara and traditional wooden boats?

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