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2nd August 2023 (5 Topics)

Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in 2023

Context

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.

About GI tags:

  • 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:

Name of the product

Category of the product

State or Union Territory

Narasinghapettai nagaswaram

Handcrafted

Tamil Nadu

Dindigul Locks

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Manufactured

Tamil Nadu

Idu Mishmi Textiles

Handicraft

Arunachal Pradesh

Khola Chilli

Agricultural

Goa

Srivilliputtur Palkova

Food Stuff

Tamil Nadu

Kaji Nemu

Agricultural

Assam

Kandangi Saree

Handicraft

Tamil Nadu

Kashmir Saffron

Agriculture

Jammu & Kashmir

Kandhamal Haladi

Agricultural

Odisha

Manipuri Black Rice

Food Stuff

Manipur

Hmaram

Handicraft

Mizoram

Ngotekherh

Handicraft

Mizoram

Kodaikanal Malai Poondu

Agricultural

Tamil Nadu

Rasagola

Food Stuff

Odisha

Palani Panchamirtham

Food Stuff

Tamil Nadu

Pawndum

Handicraft

Mizoram

Tawlhlohpuan

Handicraft

Mizoram

Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila)

Agricultural

Kerala

Gulbarga Tur Dal

Agricultural

Karnataka

Mizo Puanchei

 

Handicraft

Mizoram

 

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