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About geographical indications and appellations of origin:  Geographical indications (GIs) and appellations of origin (AOs) are distinctive signs that inform consumers about the origin of a product and indicate that its special features are attributable essentially to its place of production. An AO implies that production, processing, and preparation take place within a defined geographical area and that the qualities and characteristics of a product derive exclusively or essentially from its geographical environment, including natural and human factors. To qualify for protection as an AO, the link with the place of origin must be stronger than that required for GI protection. While AOs and GIs are internationally accepted terms, countries use various terms within their national laws to provide the same or similar legal protection. If well managed, geographical indications (GIs) and appellations of origin (AOs) can support product branding, rural livelihoo

                                  Three new products from India granted Geographical Indications Tag In India , with this till date there are total 326 registered Geographical Indications in India. Following are the three new registered Geographical Indications in India:  1) Alphonso Mango from Maharastra.  2) Shahi Litchi of Bihar from Bihar. 3) Rajkot Patola from Gujarat.  GI Tag boosts the producers, and it helps in the reorganization of  products globally.

Darjeeling Tea :  Darjeeling Tea is first to get Geographical Indications Tag in India  in year 2004,  The district of Darjeeling is situated in the state of West Bengal. Tea has been grown in this hilly areas since 1835. Currently, there are 87 gardens located within the said district cultivating, growing or producing Darjeeling tea.   Plant -Geographical area relation:  The rare flavor of Darjeeling tea is a result of combination of plant genes, soil chemistry, elevations, temperature and rainfall unique to the Darjeeling hills. Darjeeling Tea - Certification Mark:  Tea Board of India has registered Darjeeling tea as a certification mark in following countries:  1)  India,  2)  U.K.,  3)  Canada  4)  U.S.A

                                                                              Pic Credits :  NuFFooDS Spectrum Litchi one of the Popular fruits, Secured Geographical Indications Tag in India, Bihar Agricultural University filed for GI Tag in year 2016. Certified on : 05/10/2018 by Geographical Indications registry of India . "Shahi Litchi of Bihar "is the Geographical Indications Name of this product, comes under Agricultural goods category. Geographical Area : Bihar,  litchi is mainly grown in the districts like Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Vaishali, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Begusarai, Pumea, Khagaria and other adjoining areas. According to the data Submitted by Applicant, following are the Unique features of Shahi Litchi of Bihar:  1) Regurar bearer: Bears heavily regularly  with average yield of 80 to 135 kg/Plant/Year 2) Early maturity: Matures in 3rd week of May 3) Creamish  white translucent juicy aril 4) Distinct specificmouth-watering fl

Geographical Indications (GI ) Tag is given to Agricultural, Manufactured or natural goods originating from specific territory, and the quality of such products are due to the conditions in that particular geographical areas. In  India there are about 15 varieties of Rice  granted Geographical Indications tag till date, GI Bulletin on Rice varieties as follows :                                                                                                                                                         © GI-Bulletin/2018 1) Navara Rice  - from Kerala  2)  Palakkadan Matta Rice  from kerala  3)  Pokkali Rice  from Kerala  4)  Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice  from Kerala  5)  Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice from Kerala  6)  Kalanamak Rice  from UP  7) Kaipad Rice from Kerala  8)  Joha Rice Of Assam  from Assam  9)  Ajara Ghansal Rice from Maharastra  10)  Ambemohar Rice from Maharastra  11)  Tulaipanji Rice from West Bengal 12)