Ponduru Khadi, a traditional handspun and handwoven cotton fabric from Andhra Pradesh, has recently been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Ponduru Khadi is locally known as Patnulu and is produced exclusively in Ponduru village of Srikakulam district, reflecting the region’s rich textile heritage. The fabric has also been nominated under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme for Srikakulam district, highlighting its economic and cultural importance.
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