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Geographical Indications (GI) got legal status in India through the enactment of the Geographical Indication
of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. It came into force on 15th September 2003.
Darjeeling Tea became the first Indian product to get the GI tag in 2004. So far over three hundred and fifty
goods in India have got the GI tag.
The GI tag is awarded by the Geographical Indications Registry which is under the Department for
Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Till now around 410 products have been added to the GI list.
Karnataka has the highest 48 Geographical Indication tagged products in the country.
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Sohrai-Khovar painting: It is a traditional painting over 5700 years old, done by tribal women of Jharkhand,
especially in the Hazaribagh region. Sohrai painting is associated with harvest and is done on mud walls of the
houses after the rainy season. Khovar painting is associated with marriage and is used to decorate chambers where
marriage is performed. The painting uses natural colours- red ochre, yellow ochre, white ochre, black ochre. The
painting is done using fingers, twigs, cloth swab and broken bits of the comb. The motifs of the paintings are
influenced heavily by forest life.
Chak-Hao rice: It is scented glutinous rice with very high nutritious value, and it is full of antioxidants. It has been in
cultivation in Manipur for centuries. It is part of traditional medicine. It is consumed during community feasts and in
the form of “chakhao kheer”.
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Kovilpatti kadalai mittai: It is a sweet dish made of peanuts and grated coconut in different colours glued together
with jaggery syrup. It is manufactured in Kovilpatti and other regions in the district of Toothukudi.
Thanjavur Netti works: It is made from the pith of a marshy plant named Aeschynomene Aspera. The traditional
artwork is made by artisans from Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Pudukottai with the skill being transferred from
generation to generation. It can be found in Brihadeshwara Temple also.
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Telia Rumal: It is done in Puttapaka, Nalgonda district. Earlier done on handkerchiefs(rumal) but now on sarees,
dupattas and sheets as well. It made by a unique tie and dye technique that uses oil to retain the softness of the
yarn and gives it a distinct smell. The motifs vary from geometric and vegetal designs to figurative elements like
lions, elephants, and aeroplanes.
Gorakhpur terracotta: It is made from special clay found in the Bhathat area of the Gorakhpur district in Uttar
Pradesh. It is a traditional art form practised by potters of the region for centuries. Animal figures like elephants,
horse, camel, with hand-applied ornamentation, are common.
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Kaji Nemu(Lemon): It is grown all over Assam and has a unique cylindrical shape with light green to yellow colour. It
has a distinct aroma and helps in the treatment of dark spots, scurvy and has anti-ageing properties. It is
comparatively larger than a regular lemon.
Chokuwa Rice: It is a semi glutinous rice variety grown in winters in Assam. Also known as ‘Komal Saul’, Chokuwa is
an integral part of Assamese culture especially in social and religious ceremonies.
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Irish Whiskey: India is the largest whiskey market of the world and the consumption of Irish whiskey in India
doubled in 2018. With the GI tag, only the whiskey produced in Ireland can by sold as Irish whiskey in India.
Gulbarga Tur dal: Gulbarga tur dal also known as ‘Kalaburagi Red Gram’ is known for its superior quality world over
primarily due to the high calcium and potassium content of the local soil in which it is grown. Tur is the main Kharif
crop of the dry interior region of Hyderabad and Karnataka with more than 35% being grown in Kalaburagi district
alone.
Tirur Vettila: Grown in Tirur and adjacent region in the district of Mallapuram in Kerala, this betel leaf is unique
owing to its high protein and chlorophyll content. It’s nutritious leaves have a distinct aroma and flavour along with
anti carcinogenic and anti microbial properties.
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Kandhamal Haldi: Kandhamal handi is a variety of turmeric indigenous to Odisha’s Kandhamal district. It is known
for its healing properties and distinct aroma.
Odisha Rasagola: Odisha rasogulla got GI tag two years after West Bengal got GI tag for its rasogulla after intense
battle of claims between the two states. Odisha’s rasogulla is relatively soft, juicy and non-chewy compared to West
Bengal rasogulla.
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Dindigul Locks: Dindigul, due to large iron present in the region developed as a manufacturer of lock. The Dindigul
locks are so famous for their quality and strength, that Dindigul came to be known as ‘lock city’.
Kandangi saree: It is produced manually in the Karaikudi region of the Shivaganga district in Tamil Nadu. Kandangi
sarees have characteristic broad borders and bright colours.
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Srivilliputtur Palkova: It is a traditional sweet of Tamil Nadu made by simmering milk until it turns into a thick paste.
The unique feature of this sweet is that it is made of milk only from cows around Srivilliputtur of Virudhunagar
district in Tamil Nadu. The milk here is naturally sweet and hence requires very little addition of sugar to make the
sweet.
GI tags make it easy for consumers to get quality products of desired traits, and they’re assured of its
authenticity.
GI tags promote the economic prosperity of producers of GI tagged goods by enhancing their demand in
national and international markets. This can also help boost the country’s rate of economic growth.
GI tagged goods which are exported can help the country improve its Balance of Payments position.
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Most importantly, the use of GI tags can help allocate resources more efficiently. For instance, the quality of
rice grown in a specific region may be excellent in region-A, while the quality of wheat may be excellent in
region-B. While previously, there was no specialise involved in the food production process, once both
region-A and region-B begin to specialise in different crop production, that particular country can then
make the most efficient use of available resources.
One of the most beautiful sides to embracing the use of GI tags in the food production process is how it can
help preserve traditional cuisines.
More importantly, a significant portion of the food processing industry is done in an unorganized manner in
many countries. The adoption of GI tags for food production can allow for systematic food production and
food processing.
GI can be considered either directly or indirectly, as driving forces of food safety. We hope that GI tags will
help bring about a revolution in the global food industry concerning food quality and food safety.
GIs are specific to a region. It means that they are specific to the climatic, biotic, topographic, edaphic
conditions and/or specific traditional skills of the people involved in their production. These factors combine
to give the final product the characteristics that are unique to it. GI tag helps in its preservation and
continuity without alteration.
Why Geographical Indications (GI) Tags are Used?
Geographical Indications are typically used to identify foodstuffs, agricultural products, handicrafts, and industrial
products. Geographical Indications (GI) Tag is similar to products like Copyright, Patent, Trademark etc. i.e., a GI Tag
ensures that no one copies the popular product name and also a GI tag helps in the branding and marketing of the
product representing a specific geographic location. GI tagged products ensure you good quality and distinctiveness
which is contributed to its origin in that defined geographical locality, region or country.
The Geographical Indications (GI) Tags registration ensures the following benefits:
It helps consumers to get quality products of desired traits and is assured of authenticity.
Promotes the economic prosperity of producers of GI tag goods produced in a geographical territory. Thus,
enhancing their demand in national and international markets.
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3. Khatamband Handicraft
7. Basmati Agricultural
9. Bidriware Handicraft
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2. Pawndum Handicraft
3. Ngotekherh Handicraft
4. Hmaram Handicraft
5. Tawlhlohpuan Handicraft
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1. Phulkari Handicraft
2. Basmati Agricultural
8. Phulkari* Handicraft
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9. E. I. Leather Manufactured
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1. Basmati Agricultural
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