GI tag | GI tag UPSC | GI tag full form | What is GI tag
Recently, various products were given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.
What is GI Tag?
GI tag is defined in the TRIPS agreement. GI tag means geographical indication, It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. It is registered for a Period of 10 years and can be renewed again for period of 10 years at a time.
| Product Name | State | Description |
| Mankurad Mango | Goa | Known for its uniform yellow colour, less fibre and balanced sugar. |
| Goan Bebinca | Goa | It is a traditional Indo-Portuguese pudding. |
| Kari Ishad Mango | Karnataka | It is known for its unique aroma, luscious taste and high amount of pulp. |
| Lakadong Turmeric | Meghalaya | It is a variety of turmeric known for its high Curcumin content |
| Garo Dakmanda | Meghalaya | It is a traditional dress worn by the Garo tribe. |
| Larnai pottery | Meghalaya | Black pottery from Jaintia Hills district |
| Garo chubitchi | Meghalaya | Traditional rice based alcoholic beverage of Garo tribe |
| Simlipal Kai Chutney | Odisha | Kai chutney is a classic coarse chutney made with a melange of spices, herbs, and Weaver Red Ants. |
| Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft | Rajasthan | It is an art of ornamenting surfaces by inlaying light metal in a dark one using gold or silver wires. |
| Bikaneri Kashidakari Craft | Rajasthan | It is a craftwork involving fine stitching and mirror work on cotton, silk or velvet. |
| Jodhpur Bandhej Craft | Rajasthan | It is an art of tying and dyeing. |
| Bikaner Usta Kala Craft | Rajasthan | It is a gold nakashi work done on walls, ceilings, glass, wood, marble and artefacts made of camel leather. |
| Matti Banana | Tamil Nadu | This type of banana is well known for its distinct fragrance and honey-like taste. |
| Jalesar Metal Craft | Uttar Pradesh | Thatheras community make these products which are decorative metal crafts. |
| Amroha Dholak | Uttar Pradesh | It is a musical instrument made of natural wood. Animal skin (mostly goat skin) is also used in creating it. |
| Baghpat Home Furnishings | Uttar Pradesh | Baghpat Handlooms use only cotton yarn in the weaving process. Well known for traditional geometric patterns on products. |
| Kalpi Handmade Paper | Uttar Pradesh | Raw materials like waste paper, hosiery cloth for making paper and Natural materials like flower petals, grass are used for textures. No use of wood. |
| Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastshilp | Uttar Pradesh | It is a stone craft made of radiant white-coloured stone known as Pyro Flight stone. |
| Mainpuri Tarkash | Uttar Pradesh | Known for its fine inlay work with brass wire, strips and motifs on dark sheesham. Mainly used for Khadous (wooden sandals) |
| Sambhal Horn craft | Uttar Pradesh | Handmade products made from horns procured from dead animals. |
| Barabanki Handloom | Uttar Pradesh | This cluster is famous for weaving during Nawab’s period in Lucknow. |
| Berinag Tea | Uttarakhand | Gets its name from Berinag Temple. Known for its taste, texture, flavour and Aroma |
| Bichhu Buti (Nettle) Fabrics | Uttarakhand | It is made from Himalayan nettle fibres and creates natural insulation. |
| Mandua | Uttarakhand | It is finger millet with high dietary fibres, protein, iron, calcium and other nutrients. |
| Jhangora | Uttarakhand | One of the oldest food known to mankind in lush Himalayan valley. |
| Uttarakhand Gahat | Uttarakhand | It is antibacterial, antifungal and anti hypoglycemic and rich in antioxidants. It is used for medicinal purposes. |
| Uttarakhand Lal Chawal | Uttarakhand | Nutritious rice with a firm texture and nutty flavour which is also known to be good for the heart and diabetes. |
| Uttarakhand Kala Bhat | Uttarakhand | One of the richest sources of flavones. Its iron and protein content makes it an excellent meat substitute. |
| Uttarakhand Malta Fruit | Uttarakhand | Malta Fruit is a sweet citrus fruit. |
| Uttarakhand Chaulai | Uttarakhand | It is a pseudo-cereal. Chaulai crops are drought-tolerant and possess tolerance to salinity, alkalinity, or acidic soil conditions. Chaulai is a protein and fibre rich grain with high micronutrients and antioxidants content. |
| Uttarakhand Buransh | Uttarakhand | > Buransh, is the bright red flower whose scientific name is Rhododendron arboreum is the state flower of Uttarakhand. > Buransh plant possesses high ecological importance and the flower of the species having unique medicinal and nutritional value. > Buransh flowers contain anthocyanins (a class of water-soluble flavonoids) and flavonols (possess numerous health benefits) as the major pigments. Buransh juice is a complete natural drink (sharbat) with excellent medicinal value. |
| Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal | Uttarakhand | Due to their full organic characteristic and taste, it is highly demanded in the market and much different in the colour of the plain area of Arhar. Toor (Pigeonpea), is a good source of home-grown high protein food. Toor is a short-lived perennial shrub and legume crop that is traditionally cultivated in Uttarakhand. |
| Uttarakhand Likhal (Wood Carving) | Uttarakhand | > Likhai is a building craft and is situated in a construction method of using local resources and materials in Kumaon. > The carving is generally found in the form of folks, religious, and tantric motifs. > Likhai wood craft of Uttarakhand is especially found in the building and temple architecture. > The wood carving of Garhwal & Kumaon is famous for its simple and beautiful designs. |
| Nainital Mombatti | Uttarakhand | They are hand carved and filled with multicolor waxes. These natural flower candles are widely known for their durability and quality. The decorative candle art in Nainital has a cultural legacy because of the presence of the Britishers in large numbers in the region. |
| Rangwali Pichhoda of Kumaon | Uttarakhand | Pichhoda is made of yellow fabric with big red circular motifs printed on it. In the centre, a Swastika is drawn and in the four quadrants of the Swastika, Sun, Shankh(Conch Shell), A Bell with Om and Goddesses are drawn. It is a traditional outfit worn by women at ceremonies in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It plays a vital role in the life of married women. The designs were collected from various sources like books, internet and newspapers. |
| Ramnagar Nainital Litchi | Uttarakhand | Ramnagar Litchi is usually known as the Pearl of India. |
| Ramgarh Nainital Aadu | Uttarakhand | > Ramgarh Aadu (Peach) is an important stone fruit crop of the temperate zone. > High quality peaches are produced in higher hills. > Ramgarh Peach is basically a temperate zone plant and its commercial production is confined between the latitude of 30 and 40° N and S. > The harvest time period of peaches ranges from April-July. |
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