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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 17 July 2026

Geographical Indications: Agriculture-Horticulture of Arunachal Pradesh

Marua Apo

Marua Apo, a finger-millet drink brewed by the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh for ceremonies and festivals, often made by women. It carries GI tag No. 1069.

Date of issue July 17, 2026
Denomination Rs. 5
Quantity printed 111000
Printer Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Printing process Wet Offset
Credit Sh. Sankha Samanta
Themes Agriculture, Food

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Marua Apo (GI No. 1069) is a traditional fermented drink made from finger millet and consumed by many tribes of Arunachal Pradesh during ceremonies, rituals and festivals. It is produced by traditional fermentation, stored in earthen or wooden containers, and often prepared with the active involvement of women.

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This ₹5 stamp is one of six on the Geographical Indications: Agriculture-Horticulture of Arunachal Pradesh souvenir sheet, issued by India Post on 17 July 2026. It was designed by Sankha Samanta and printed by wet offset at the Security Printing Press, Hyderabad.

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