Bihar’s Shahi Litchi

WHY IN NEWS? India has exported first consignment of GI-certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar to United Kingdom by air route. What is GI Tag? Geographical indication (GI) tag is given to an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product such as handicraft and industrial goods which are originating from definite geographical territory. The tag provides an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially linked to place of its origin. It also helps growers to get premium price of product as no other producer can misuse name to sale similar goods. Registered GIs Darjeeling tea, Kangra paintings, Tirupati laddu, Nagpur orange....Read More