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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Basohli Paintings, GI tag

Mains level: Not Much

basohli

The famous Basohli Painting, known for its miniature art style from Kathua district, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

Basohli Paintings

Basohli Paintings are a form of miniature paintings that originated in the town of Basohli in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
They are known for their vibrant color, intricate details, and depictions of Hindu mythology and legends.
Basohli Paintings date back to the 17th and 18th centuries and are considered to be the earliest examples of Pahari paintings.

Key features

	Description
Miniature art	Known for their miniature art style, characterized by intricate and detailed work
Bold and vibrant color	Made from natural dyes and pigments
Depiction of Hindu mythology	Life of Lord Krishna and stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata
Elaborate compositions	Multiple figures and scenes depicted in a single painting
Fine detailing	Intricate patterns and designs that are often difficult to replicate
Gold and silver accents	Such accents add to their ornate and intricate appearance

The UT of Jammu and Kashmir has included 33 products on the list that have received the GI tag on 31 March 2023.
The products that received the GI tags include Basohli Pashmina Woolen Products (Kathua), Chikri Wood Craft (Rajouri), Bhaderwah Rajma (Doda), Mushkbudji Rice (Anantnag), Kaladi (Udhampur), Sulai Honey (Ramban), Anardana (Ramban), and Ladakh Wood Carving (Ladakh).

A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
Nodal Agency: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry
India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 w.e.f. September 2003.
GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
The tag stands valid for 10 years.