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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.