GI tags awarded recently

• 17 products from four States and 1 UT bagged the coveted Geographical Indication tag
• These are
• Odisha
  • Lanjia Saura paintings,
  • Dongaria Kondh shawl,
  • Khajuri Guda,
  • Dhenkanal Magji,
  • Similipal Kai Chutney,
  • Nayagarh
  • Kanteimundi Brinjal,
  • Koraput Kalajeera Rice
• Arunachal Pradesh
  • Handmade Carpets,
  • Wancho Wooden Craft,
  • Adi Kekir (Ginger)
• West Bengal
  • Tangail Saree,
  • Garad Saree,
  • Korial Saree,
  • Kalonunia Rice,
  • Sundarban Honey
• Gujarat
  • Kachchhi Kharek
• Jammu and Kashmir
  • Ramban Anardana

ABOUT GI TAGS

• A GI 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 ensures that only the authorised users or those residing in the geographical territory are allowed to use the popular product name.
• A GI tag is covered under Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
• In India, it is issued by the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• A registered GI is valid for 10 years.