Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

About Geographical Indication (GI) Tag:

• It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
• This is typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts and industrial products.
• The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
• This GI tag is valid for 10 years following which it can be renewed.

Key facts about newly GI Tagged products

• Kapdaganda Shawl
  • It is woven and embroidered by the women of the Dongria Kondh tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) in the Niyamgiri hills in Odisha’s Rayagada and Kalahandi districts.
  • The shawl reflects the rich tribal heritage of the Dongria Kondhs.
  • The shawl is worn by both men and women and the Dongrias give it to their family members as a token of love and affection.
• Lanjia Saurpa Painting
  • It is one of the oldest tribal art forms, is also known as Idital.
  • The artworks are famous for their beauty, aesthetics, ritualistic association and iconography.
  • It belongs to the Lanjia Saura community, a PVTG largely residing in the Rayagada district. These paintings are in the form of exterior murals painted on the mud walls of homes.
• Koraput Kala Jeera Rice
  • The black-coloured rice variety, also known as the ‘Prince of Rice’, is famous for its aroma, taste, texture and nutritional value.
  • As the rice grains resemble cumin seeds, it is also called Kala Jeera.
  • Its consumption helps in increasing haemoglobin levels and improves metabolism in the body.
• Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal  
  • It is known for its prickly thorns on the stems and the whole plant.
  • The green and round fruits contain more seeds as compared to other genotypes.
  • It is famous for its unique taste and relatively short quick cooking time.
  • The plants are resistant to major insects and can be grown with minimal pesticide.
• Odisha Khajuri Guda (Jaggery)
  • It is a natural sweetener extracted from date palm trees and has its origin in the Gajapati district.
  • Traditionally, the jaggery is prepared in a trapezoidal form called ‘Patali Gur’ and is organic by nature. It is dark brown and has a unique taste.
• Dhenkanal Magji
  • It is a type of sweet made from cheese from buffalo milk, with distinct characteristics in terms of appearance, taste, flavour, shape, and size.