What is a GI tag?
1.A geographical indication tag is used for an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicraft and industrial goods)originating from a definite geographical territory.
2. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
3. According to experts, the tag gives protection to the producer of those genuine products which command premium pricing in domestic as well as international markets.
"Once the GI protection is granted, no other producer can misuse the name to market similar products. It also provides comfort to customers about the authenticity of that product," National Intellectual Property Organisation (NIPO) President TC James said.
4. Once a product gets this tag, no person or company can sell a similar item under that name.
5. This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
6. The Geographical Indication comes under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
GI is covered under a law of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The first product to get a GI tag in India was the Darjeeling Tea in 2004. There are a total of 345 products from India that carry this indication.
Products from different states received Geographical Indication (GI) tag so far this year, including Himachali Kala Zeera, Jeeraphool from Chhattisgarh, Kandhamal Haldi from Odisha, etc.
The government on Friday allotted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to four new products from the states of Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Kerala.
PRODUCT
STATE
Odisha Rasagola Odisha
Namma Kolhapuri Chappal Karnataka and Maharashtra
Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees Tamil Nadu
Erode turmeric Tamil Nadu
Chunar sandstone Uttar Pradesh
Himachali Chulli oil Himachal Pradesh
kala jeera Himachal Pradesh
Jeeraphool Chhattisgarh
Kandhamal Haldi Odisha
Kodaikanal Malai Poondu (hill garlic) Kerala
Marayoor Jaggery Kerala
Sirsi Supari Karnataka
Coorg Arabica Coffee Karnataka
Wayanad Robusta coffee Kerala
Araku Valley Arabica Andhra Pradesh
Bababudangiris Arabica coffee Karnataka
Chikmaglur Arabica Karnataka
Palani Panchamirtham* Palani Town, Tamil Nadu
Tawlhlohpuan* Mizoram
Mizo Puanchei* Mizoram
Tirur Betel leaf* Kerala
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