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Registered Geographical Indications in India count raised to 343 as on 11.03.2019 .  Thirubuvanam Silk sarees from Tamilnadu and Jeeraphool rice Variety from state of Chhattisgarh are the two new GI Products of India.  Image source: http://ipindiaservices.gov.in 1. Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees:          Application number : 480, filed in Year 2014 by  Thirubuvanam Silk Handloom Weavers Co‐operative Production and Sale Society Limited. Uniqueness  as mentioned by applicant: i. They use filature silk for both warp and weft, resulting in high quality, uniform, and high lustre sarees. ii.Very smooth due to two-ply warp weaving style . 2. JerraPhool :   Aromatic and very soft rice, looks like cumin.   343rd Geographical Indications Product of India, applied in Feb 2018 by   Jaivik Krishi Utpadak Sahkari Samiti Maryadit, Chhattisgarh.  Uniqueness: ...

Images source: Coffee board of India  Geographical Indications Updates:  News GIs added to the List Five more Coffee varieties from India added to the List on 1st March 2019, Now total number of Registered Geographical Indications count raised to 335 in India. List of New GI Coffee varieties:  1. Coorg Arabica Coffee 2. Wayanaad Robusta Coffee 3. Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee 4 Araku Valley Arabica Coffee 5. Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee

Review and Count on Geographical Indications Products in year 2018.  West Bengal top the list as 06 products from this state received Geographical Indications Status, followed by Bihar with 05 GI tag Certifications. In year 2018, total 25 Products from Agricultural , Handicrafts, Manufacturing & Food classifications received GI tag status. Out of 25 products, 24 are from Indian Origin and 0 1 Product is from Italy. Till date total 330 Products received Geographical Indications Stag status, and around 278 applications are pending before GI registry.  Maharashtra & Karnataka Together shares Kolapuri Chappal GI   Hope 2019 will have more Geographical Indications Count along with Awareness initiatives by the GOI.  By  Jnana Teja,  Mail: Geographicalindicationsblog@gmail.com                  

Pic Credits: Pakwangali.in 1st anniversary of GI status to Rasogolla, celebrating in a big way by declaring Rasogalla day by the state government  in west bengal, November 14th 2017 is the  day when " Banglar Rasogolla" granted GI Tag status by the registry  of geographical indications.    Rasogolla is a pure, white, spongy ball of "chhana", Cardamom seeds and Rose scent is specially used for flavor enhancer. Geographical area of production includes whole West Bengal except Darjeeling District. Rasogolla / Rasgulla is most popular in West Bengal with its unique attributes and taste , its fame has spread all over the Indian subcontinent. "Rasogolla" should add to your must try list in West Bengal.