Naga cucumber of Nagaland gets Geographical Identification (GI) tag

What are GI Tags and how are they awarded? Critically analyze the role of GI tags in uplifting the farmers, weavers and local traders of the country. (250 Words)

Approach:

• In the introduction, give a brief definition of GI tags
• Explain the process of awarding GI tags, by highlighting the law that governs GI tag, the organisation that awards the tags in India
• Enumerate the benefits of GI Tags for farmers, weavers and local traders
• Enumerate the loopholes due to which GI tag does not provide its potential outcome
• Way Forward and Conclusion