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Geographical Indication to unlock global markets for local products

ཟླ་༥ 16, 2025 3 mins read
Geographical Indication to unlock global markets for local products

Bhutan plans to register 205 local products under the Geographical Indication (GI) system by 2034 to brand its cultural identity and boost rural livelihoods.

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