Pochampally

Why in news?

• Pochampally village in Telangana is set to be named as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, according to reports.

More about the news:

• India had nominated two other villages in the same category Kongthong in Meghalaya and Ladhpura Khas in Madhya Pradesh.

About Pochampally:

• Pochampally about 50 kilometres from Hyderabad is an artisanal village known for its exceptional Ikat weaves and textures.
• Pochampally is often referred to as the silk city of India for the exquisite sarees that are woven through a unique style called Ikat.
• This style, Pochampally Ikat, received a Geographical Indicator (GI Status) in 2004.

Add ons:

• The Tourism Villages is a global initiative to highlight those villages where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity, according to UNWTO

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Recently, a village in Telangana was selected as one of the Best Tourism Villages by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The village is often referred to as the silk city of India for the exquisite sarees that are woven through a unique style called Ikat.

Identify the village using the information given above:

(a) Ladhpura Khas

(b) Pochampally

(c) Kongthong

(d) Balampur

Answer