Basirhat Demands GI Tag for 400-Year-Old Kanchagolla Sweet

• Sweet traders in Basirhat, North 24 Parganas, are demanding a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for their traditional Kanchagolla sweet.
• Basirhat's Kanchagolla boasts a nearly 400-year-old history and is popular across the state, similar to Jainagar's Moa or Shaktigarh's Langcha.
• The sweet, made from chhana, sees high demand year-round, especially in winter with Nolen Gur, attracting customers nationwide.
• Traders believe a GI tag will boost recognition, protect quality, and benefit milkmen, artisans, and traders.
• The Basirhat Taki Road Choumatha Mishtanna Byabsayi Kalyan Samiti plans to submit a deputation to the Science and Technology Department.

Why It Matters: Basirhat seeks GI tag for its historic Kanchagolla to boost recognition and protect its unique heritage.