Shahi Litchi of Bihar Secured GI tag status in India

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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 flavour, juicy pulp and pleasant aroma with very good sugar acid blend. Fruits have small seed weighing 3-3.9 g. 

Fruit Benefits:  

Litchi Fruit is having rich source of Fiber, Vitamin C, B1, B3, B9.
Having antioxidant Properties.
It improves blood flow to organs, reduce weight and protect skin from UV rays.