Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in Agriculture - Agriinsights
The topic of Geographic Indication (GI) tags in agriculture are relevant for all agri-competitive examinations such as ICAR JRF, CUET, IBPS AFO, NABARD, FCI, UPSC, and others. You must be well-versed in this topic. This post will discuss GI tags, as well as a list of agricultural items covered by GI tags in India and a list of GI tags in 2022.
The "Geographical Indication" (GI) Tag is used to recognize products with unique characteristics that come from a particular region.
The GI Tag is given to a group of people or entrepreneur from a particular region who produces goods with unique quality.
Geographical Indication (GI) is a public property of a particular area or state.
Products from a variety of categories, including handicrafts, manufactured products, food products, natural products, and agricultural products, can obtain the GI tag.
⮞ In 2004–2005, Darjeeling tea became the first product in India to receive a GI tag.
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999 governs the issuing of GI tags.
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What is the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
The GI Tag is given to a group of people or entrepreneur from a particular region who produces goods with unique quality.
Geographical Indication (GI) is a public property of a particular area or state.
Products from a variety of categories, including handicrafts, manufactured products, food products, natural products, and agricultural products, can obtain the GI tag.
How GI Tags is given to any products?
Any individual producer, group of people, organization, or authority can apply for the registration of GI tags.The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999 governs the issuing of GI tags.
- This Act went into effect on the 15th of September, 2003.
- Geographical Indications Registry is located in Chennai.
Objective and Benefits of GI Tags
- Legal Protection to the Products
- Prevent duplication and unauthorized use of GI products by others.
- Increase market demands for GI products (both National & International)
- Increase the revenue of the GI product manufacturers.
Agriculture products got GI Tags in 2022
| GI Tag Ag. Products | State |
|---|---|
| Kashmir Saffron | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Manipur Black Rice | Manipur |
| Kandhamal Haladi | Odisha |
| Kodaikanal Malai Poondu | Tamil Nadu |
| Gulbarga Tur Dal | Karnataka |
| Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila) | Kerala |
| Khola Chilli | Goa |
| Kaji Nemu | Assam |
| Tandur Redgram | Telangana |
| Alibag white onion | Maharashtra |
| Raktsey Karpo Apricot | Ladakh |
| Attappady thuvara (Attappady redgram) | Kerala |
| Kanthalloor Vattavada Garlic | Kerala |
| Kondungallur Snap Melon | Kerala |
| Allappady Aattukombu Dolichos Bean | Kerala |
| Onattukara Sesame (Onattukara Ellu) | Kerala |
⮞ As of now, the total number of GI tags in India is 432 (41 of Indian origin and 31 of foreign origin)
⮞ The top 5 states holding the maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
Famous Agricultural Products that owned GI Tag
- Basmati Rice (Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttrakhand, and Western Uttar Pradesh) APEDA got GI on May 2010.
- Darjeeling Tea (West Bengal) - 1st product in India to receive a GI tag in 2004-05.
- Kangra Tea (Himachal Pradesh) - GI tag by India in 2005 & by European Union in 2022.
- Allahabad Surkha Guava (Uttar Pradesh) - GI Tag in 2007 2008 for its delectable flavour and lovely perfume.
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