‘Scarf, bottle, super food’: What’s in goodie bag given to media delegates at BRICS Summit
From Bihar’s snacks to coffee from Odisha, the BRICS media kit gives insight into the India's varied traditions, local produce and artisanal skills.
Media delegates attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, were greeted with a carefully curated goodie bag that showcased the country's diverse traditions, local produce, and artisanal skills. The media kit included snacks like Bihar's sattu and makhana, coffee from the tribal hills of Odisha, a metal water bottle, and a coffee mug.
Additionally, the kit contained a compact bag with a BRICS diary, pen, souvenir, and a block-printed scarf from Gujarat. The initiative aimed to highlight India's rich cultural diversity, with the Ministry of External Affairs partnering with the respective state governments to provide a unique glimpse into the country's culinary heritage, traditions, and artisanal skills.
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