Srikakulam, Dec. 13 -- After years of sustained efforts involving extensive documentation, meetings, and follow-ups, Ponduru Khadi, a traditional handwoven fabric from Srikakulam district, has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday.
Ram Mohan Naidu, also a native of Srikakulam, expressed immense pride over the achievement.
In a post on social media, he described the recognition as deeply personal and historic.
"This isn't just recognition of a fabric-it is the honouring of the legacy of Srikakulam's weavers. Srikakulam's pride is now the nation's pride," he said.
Calling the moment emotional, the Minister noted that Ponduru Khadi, regarded as one...