About this stamp
Arunachal Pradesh Commemorative Postage Stamp Series
This souvenir sheet of six ₹5 stamps celebrates products of Arunachal Pradesh that hold Geographical Indication (GI) tags. A GI tag identifies a product as coming from a particular place and owing its qualities to that origin. The sheet was issued on 17 July 2026, together with a second sheet on the state’s flora and fauna.
The Six Products
Arunachal Orange (GI No. 375)
One of the state’s most important horticultural crops, it accounts for nearly 90% of Arunachal Pradesh’s citrus production. It is known for its sweet-sour taste, high juice content and easy-to-separate segments.
Khaw Tai (GI No. 803)
Also called Khamti rice, it is grown by Khampti farmers of Namsai district and used in dishes such as Khawlam. It is valued for its aroma, bold grains and nutrition.
Yak Churpi (GI No. 809)
A traditional fermented cheese made from yak milk by the Brokpas of Tawang and West Kameng districts. It can stay edible for several years without preservatives.
Adi Kekir (GI No. 855)
A ginger variety grown by the Adi tribe, especially in Lower Dibang Valley district, and used in traditional remedies for more than 2,000 years.
Singpho Phalap (GI No. 935)
A smoked tea, associated with the Tangsa community, that is aged in bamboo tubes and drunk without milk or sugar.
Marua Apo (GI No. 1069)
A fermented finger-millet drink served at ceremonies, rituals and festivals, often prepared with the active involvement of women.
Why It Matters
Together the six stamps showcase the state’s agricultural heritage, biodiversity and traditional knowledge, and the communities who keep these products alive.
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