Things To Buy From The Andaman And Nicobar Islands: 6 Geographical Tagged Products To Consider

Things To Buy From The Andaman And Nicobar Islands | For the first time, seven products from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have simultaneously received Geographical Indication (GI) tags, according to a recent announcement by officials. The products awarded GI tags are Nicobar Coconut, Nicobari Tavi-i-Ngaich (Virgin Coconut Oil), Andaman Karen Musley Rice, Hodi (an outrigger canoe), Nicobari Mat (Chatrai-hileuoi), Nicobari Hut (Chanvi Pati – Nyi hupul), and Padauk Wood Craft. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) facilitated this process and expressed gratitude to the island's administration for their support. While six out of the seven products can be bought as souvenirs, the seventh product is the Nicobari Hut, which are traditional houses found on the islands. Locally known as the 'chanvi-pati-nyi hupul,' the Nicobari huts are traditional, elevated circular houses built on stilts to protect against flooding, insects, and wild animals. They are constructed using locally available materials like bamboo, wood, and thatch. The circular shape and conical thatched roofs are designed to withstand strong cyclonic winds, common in the region, by reducing wind resistance. This design promotes natural ventilation, helping to keep the interior cool in the tropical climate.