Bihar’s Shahi litchi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag making it an exclusive brand in the national and international market.
Context
Bihar’s Shahi litchi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag making it an exclusive brand in the national and international market.
About
Shahi Lichi of Bihar
GI Tag:
Facts
Significance:
In the past, absence of patent created problems for both farmers and commercial enterprises. Farmers faced heavy losses as litchi from other parts of the country were often sold as shahi litchi by middle men. Companies like Litchika International could not produce wine from the shahi litchi even after showing interest.
The tag is one step closer at curbing these woes, as it will reduce the fear of fake and poor quality litchis, and push its commercial value and demand up. Thus, farmers from Bihar are set to benefit from protection as the fruit has a huge market even globally.
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