Overview
- The gift list included fine Assam black tea, a Murshidabad silver tea set, a handcrafted silver horse, a marble chess set from Agra, and a Russian‑language Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
- Assam black tea carries a 2007 Geographical Indication tag, highlighting provenance tied to the Brahmaputra valley and traditional assamica processing.
- Kashmiri saffron, known locally as Kong or Zaffran, was featured for its deep colour, aroma and culinary value, with protection under GI and recognition under ODOP.
- The Murshidabad silver tea set from West Bengal and the silver horse from Maharashtra showcased Indian metalcraft and shared tea culture.
- The Agra marble chess set drew on the region’s stone‑inlay heritage under the One District One Product initiative, underscoring craftsmanship and intellectual symbolism.