Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in 2023

With the recently added products in GI tag lists, has made the total number of GI tags in India 2023 to over 430.

• The products included are Tandur red gram of Telangana, gamocha of Assam, Alibag white onion of Maharashtra, and Raktsey Karpo apricot of Ladakh among others.

• Background:
  • A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is given to an entrepreneur or a group of businessmen of a particular area/ state/ country to manufacturer goods of exemplary quality.
  • These tags are issued according to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
• Key Points:
  • GI tags are issued for products like agricultural goods, wine and spirit drinks, foodstuff, handicrafts, and industrial products.
  • Top 5 states in India which holds maximum number of GI tags includes Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala.
  • Tamil Nadu and Karnataka holds maximum number of GI tags followed by Kerala with 35 GI tag, Uttar Pradesh with 34 GI tag and Maharashtra with 31 GI tag.
• Significance:
  • It provides legal security for the manufacturer of unique goods originating from a particular place in the Country.
  • The GI tag also helps customers to get the finest quality products of their desired quality.
  • The GI tag is an assurance of authenticity. If manufacturers have a GI Tag then it is an indication that the product they are manufacturing is genuine.
  • It also enhances and promotes goodwill of manufacturers of GI tag goods by boosting the product demand in the national and international markets.

Geographical Indication (GI) Tag List for 2023: