Goa Pushes for GI Tag for Traditional ‘Saaran’ Broom

Goa has proposed granting a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to its traditional coconut-leaf broom, locally known as ‘Saaran’. Also referred to regionally as Mugdyachi Saaran, Vhiranche Saaran, or Zhaadu, this item is handcrafted entirely from natural midribs of coconut palm leaves. Each durable br…