Have you ever wondered about the mechanism to preserve and promote local varieties of fruits, handicrafts, and other products? India is a diverse country, with different cultures, climates, geography, and food habits.
With varying cultures and people, the products carry with them a print of diversity and often uniqueness.
In order to preserve and protect the uniqueness of these products, agricultural products in line with World Tade Oraginatsions TRIPS programme Indian Government enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
In line with the state objective of GI under TRIPS- GI Act in India aims to - indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a Member [of the World Trade Organization], or a region or locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or another characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographical origin." Here are some essential details related to GI Tags that must be known to all the candidates:
- The first GI TAG in India was awarded to Darjeeling Tree In 2003.
- As of 2022 Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest number of GI Tags - 43 each.
- The registered GI is valid for 10 years at a time.
- Any association of persons, producers, organisations or authority established by or under the law can apply for GI Tag.
- This tag is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Geographical indications are typically
used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products. - The Gucchi mushroom, one of the most expensive mushrooms in the world, from the state of Jammu and Kashmir was recently given the GI tag in India.
The space below has all the essential details and facts related to GI Tags and a list of GI Tags in India.
Questions on GI Tags are often asked in the examinations like UPSC, State PCS etc.
The candidates must books marks this space for a complete and updated list of GI TAGS in India.
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List of GI Tags India - 2022
Here is the list of GI Tags that re most relevant for the exam purpose.
| Geographical Indications | Goods (Type) | State/UT |
|---|---|---|
| Jardalu Aam | Agriculture | Bhagalpur- Bihar |
| Chunar Glaze Pottery | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Sojat Mehndi | Agricultural | Rajasthan |
| Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Kallakurichi Wood Carving | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
| Bhotia Dann of Uttarakhand | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
| Judima | Agricultural | Assam |
| Balaghat Chinnor | Agricultural | Madhya Pradesh |
| Kuttiattoor Mango (Kuttiattoor Manga) | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Pithora | Handicraft | Gujarat |
| Manjusha Art | Handicraft | Bihar |
| Harmal Chilli | Agricultural | Goa |
| Edayur Chilli | Agricultural | Kerala |
| Uttarakhand Aipan | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
| Munsyari Razma | Agricultural | Uttarakhand |
| Uttarakhand Ringal Craft | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
| Uttarakhand Tamta Product | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
| Uttarakhand Thulma | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
| Myndoli Banana | Agricultural | Goa |
| Banaras Zardozi | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Mirzapur Pital Bartan | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Banaras Wood Carving | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Banaras Hand Block Print | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kumaon Chyura Oil | Agricultural | Uttarakhand |
| Goan Khaje | Food Stuff | Goa |
| Rataul Mango | Agricultural | Uttar Pradesh |
| Tamenglong Orange | Agricultural | Manipur |
| Chamba Chappal | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Mau Saree | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
| Lahauli Knitted Socks & Gloves | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
| Kanniyakumari Clove | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
| Hathei Chilli | Agricultural | Manipur |
| Naga Cucumber | Agricultural | Nagaland |
| Mahoba Desawari Pan | Agricultural | UP & MP |
| Mizo Ginger | Agricultural | Mizoram |
| Dalle Khursani | Agricultural | Sikkim and West Bengal |
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Benefits Of GI Tag
- Geographical indication tags are given to the products for
- Legally protecting the goods.
- Preventing unauthorised or illegal use of geographical indication tags by others.
- Helping customers in getting the original items that contain all the specific traits.
- Promoting the economic prosperity of manufacturers/ producers of items under GI tags. Items with GI tags get enhanced demand in national as well as international markets.
