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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                  

                                                                                                    Image source: blackbursa.com Turkey's Black figs, grown in Bursa province received Geographical Indications Tag ,confirmed by the  Bursa Metropolitan Municipality on 4th Feb 2018.  Germany is the top consumer of the "BlackBursa", importing almost 6,000 tons. These figs are sweet in taste and deep blue purple color on outer side and inside it is pink in color. 

"Total Number of Registed GIs in India as on 11.12.2018 - 330 " Silao Khaja & Kolhapuri Chappal, two new Geographicals Indications Certified on 11.12.2018 by the registry. Silao Khaja : Applied under Category of Food Stuff in India, Silao Khaja is from the state of Bihar . Geographical area of production :  Silao in the Nalanda district of the state of Bihar. Uniqueness: Silao Khaja is widely known for its taste, crispness and multiJayered appearance. Its unique features, taste and crispness, can be attributed to the local water and climate of Silao. Silao Khaja consists of twelve to sixteen very thin dough-sheets placed over one another. Generally, its colour is light yellow, and is almost square in shape. Kolhapuri Chappal: 169th Product that applied for GI status in India from the state of Karnataka & Maharastra, applied in 2009, finally it got GI status almost after 9 years of application.  UNIQUENESS:  Household production with...

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.

                                                                                                             Images source: IP India  #GeographicalIndications #WahGI Total Number of Registered Geographical Indications in India raised to 328, two new Geographical Indications added to the list of Geographical Indications Registry, 1) Sangli Turmeric     Agricultural Product  (Application number 496) from Maharastra, received GI tag status on 7th of November 2018. 2)  Pethapur Printing Blocks:     Handicraft from Gujarat  having application number 585 received GI tag status , on 7th of November 2018. Certificate Numbers for New registered GIs as follows :...

                                            Photo: Nachiarkoil lamp #LetsTalkIP #GI  GI ( Geographical Indications ) is a Status given to the products which are having uniqueness/ special reorganization with relate to that particular Geographical area .  Till date there are 326 registered GI Tagged Products in India, among them following two GI tagged Handicraft Products can used to decorate your house on this special occasion of festival of lights.  1)  Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (Nachiarkoil Lamp) 2) Blue pottery of Jaipur   1) Nachiarkoil lamp : Handicraft Product from state of Tamil Nadu,granted GI tag status in year 2013,   Uniqueness  of this product:   The different types of soil found in and around Nachiarkoil grips the article firmly while moulding and casting, "karuman sand"which is ideally su...

Geographical Indications (GI) tag is given to the products which has unique characteristics which resulted from the various factors in that particular geographical area. Factors like soil, climatic conditions , landscape of that area , traditional knowledge that people follow are some the Important factors that result in the uniqueness of the Product. Each and every state has one or more geographical Indications tagged products listed in Geographical Indications registry, till date there are 326 registered Geographical Indications registered in India, among all the states in India, Karnataka states first in the list of highest number of GI tagged products. Following are the list of Geographical Indications tagged  Products from Karnataka: Sandur Lambani Embroidery Kinhal Toys Karnataka Bronzeware Ganjifa Cards of Mysore Navalgund Durries Guledgudd Khana Udupi Sarees Mysore Silk Bidriware  Channapatna Toys & Dolls ...

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 livel...

                                  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