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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.