Current Context: The Government of India has registered Sirmaur’s special dried ginger variety “Hatti Saunth” under the Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Protection Authority.

ABOUT Hatti Saunth

• Type: A unique variety of dried ginger from Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
• Registration: Granted under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001.
• Research: Characterized and documented by scientists of Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University with farmers’ support.

Significance of Recognition

• Farmers and traders will get legal protection and rights over the variety.
• Improves branding and marketing opportunities for Haṭhī Saunth in national markets.
• Expected to boost farmers’ income and encourage more research and conservation.
• Can lead to value-added products and private sector partnerships for wider benefits.