Hyderabad, Dec. 16 -- A Geographical Indication (GI) application has been filed for the Siddipet Batik paintings from Telangana. It was formally filed by Subhajit Saha, known as the 'GI Man of Telangana', with support of the Commissioner of Industries.

The GI tag application was officially represented by the Siddipet Batik Paintings Society, with Mr. Yasala Prakash serving as the authorized representative, said a press release.

The Siddipet Batik Paintings is a distinctive and culturally rich textile art form from Telangana. It has been filed for GI under Application No. GI 1707 on 15 December 2025, with the principal area of production being Bharath Nagar, located in Siddipet (Urban) mandal.

The paintings represent a unique art work o...