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Latest Update: Gucci Mushroom from Jammu and Kashmir is in the news as GI Tag is
sought for it. It belongs to the agriculture sector; while there are a few others from the
handicraft sector for which GI tags are sought for. Those are – Basohli Pashmina &
Painting, Tweed fabric, Loi blankets from Kishtwar and Chikri craft. Hence, aspirants should
know what is a GI Tag and what is its significance.
GI
tag is the abbreviation of Geographical Indications tags in India. It came into force with
effect from 15th September 2003. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI
tag. This article will discuss more such information on GI in detail.
Government has allotted GI Tags to Kashmir Saffron and Manipuri Black Rice recently.
GI tags to 4 new products from 3 different states in August 2019.
1. Palani Panchamirtham in Palani Town, Tamil Nadu
2. Tawlhlohpuan from Mizoram
3. Mizo Puanchei from Mizoram
4. Tirur Betel leaf from Kerala
Madhya Pradesh’s plea to put state’s basmati rice under Geographical Indication tag was
recently dismissed. Aspirants should be aware of the list of GI Tags in India as it is
important for IAS Exam (https://byjus.com/ias-exam/) and other competitive exams.
Table of contents –
List of GI Tags 2021
State-Wise List of GI Tags in India
What is GI Tag?
Issues-Benefits of GI Tags
Significance of GI Tags
Geographical Indications Protection
GI Tags 2019-2020
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Karnataka Bronzeware
Sandur Lambani Embroidery
Kinhal Toys
Udupi Sarees
Mysore Silk (Logo)
Coorg Orange
Mysore Betel leaf
Nanjangud Banana
Udupi Mallige
Mysore Mallige
Hadagali Mallige
Coorg Green Cardamom
Devanahalli Pomelo
Appemidi Mango
Kamalapur Red Banana
Bangalore Blue Grapes
Coorg Arabica Coffee
Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee
Bababudangiri Arabica Coffee
Sirsi Supari
Gulbarga Tur Dal
Dharwad Pedha
Mysore Agarbathi
Mysore Sandalwood Oil
Mysore Sandal soap
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Vazhakulam Pineapple
Cannanore Home Furnishings
Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics
Kasaragod Sarees
Kuthampully Sarees
Central Travancore Jaggery
Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice A
Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice
Payyannur Pavithra Ring
Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu
Kaipad Rice
Chengalikodan Nendran Banana
Kuthampully Dhoties & Set Mundu
Maddalam of Palakkad (Logo)
Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Craft of Kerala (Logo)
Screw Pine Craft of Kerala (Logo
Nilambur Teak
Wayanad Robusta Coffee
Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)
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Mangalwedha Jowar
Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum
Waghya Ghevada
Navapur Tur Dal
Vengurla Cashew
Lasalgaon Onion
Sangli Raisins
Beed Custard Apple
Jalna Sweet Orange
Waigaon Turmeric
Purandar Fig
Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal
Solapur Pomegranate
Bhiwapur Chil
Ambemohar Rice
Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo
Jalgaon Banana
Marathwada Kesar Mango
Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics
Alphonso
Sangli Turmeric
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Chakhesang Shawl
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Joynagar Moa
Bardhaman Sitabhog
Bardhaman Mihidana
Gobindobhog Rice
Tulaipanji Rice
Banglar Rasogolla
Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft
Bengal Patachitra
Purulia Chhau Mask
Wooden Mask of Kushmandi
Madur kathi
The topic of GI tags is important for both UPSC Prelims and Mains examination. For more
information on UPSC 2021 (https://byjus.com/free-ias-prep/upsc-2021/) exam, please
check the linked page.
Aspirants of UPSC exam must be well versed with the topic. The complete list of products
covered under Geographical Indications in India and list of GI Tags 2019-20 are given in the
PDF below:
List of products with Geographical Indications [GI Tags]- Download PDF Here
What is GI Tag?
A GI or Geographical Indication is a name or a sign given to certain products that relate to a
specific geographical location or origins like a region, town or country.
Using Geographical Indications may be regarded as a certification that the particular
product is produced as per traditional methods, has certain specific qualities, or has a
particular reputation because of its geographical origin.
Geographical indications are typically used for wine and spirit drinks, foodstuffs,
agricultural products, handicrafts, and industrial products.
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Tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorized users are allowed to
use the popular product name. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product
as originating in a given place.
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Benefits of GI Tags
The Geographical Indication registration confers the following benefits:
Legal protection to the products
Prevents unauthorised use of GI tag products by others
It helps consumers to get quality products of desired traits and is assured of
authenticity
Promotes the economic prosperity of producers of GI tag goods by enhancing their
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demand in national and international markets
Along with the benefits, there are certain issues associated with GI tags as well. Off late,
there has been a rise in disputes over the question of the place of origin of the product
under consideration. This gets aggravated due to a lack of clear historical evidence.
For example, the disputes surrounding the origin of Roshogulla, a popular dessert, from
eastern India. Both West Bengal and Odisha claim that the dessert originated in their own
states. By ‘winning’ a GI tag, each state is looking to promote its own cultural and regional
jingoism over the other.
As a point of discussion, this sort of unhealthy competition tends to polarise the country on
regional, cultural and linguistic lines. Most states in their rush to corner as many GI tags as
possible have forgotten to pay attention to enhance the value of products already having a
GI tag.
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a result, neither the local community nor the customer is benefitting economically. This
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trend undercuts the very idea of GI protection to native endemic products.
Significance of GI Tags
A geographical indication right facilitates those who have the right to use the indication to
prohibit its usage by a third party whose product does not conform to the applicable
standards.
For example, in the purview in which the Darjeeling geographical indication is protected,
producers of Darjeeling tea can omit the term “Darjeeling” for tea not grown in their tea
gardens or not produced according to the norms set out in the code of practice for the
geographical indication.
However, a protected GI does not permit the holder to forbid someone from making a
product using the same approaches as those set out in the standards for that indication.
Protection for a GI tag is usually procured by acquiring a right over the sign that constitutes
the indication.
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Role of GI in Rural Development
Geographical indications are mostly traditional products, produced by rural communities
over generations that have gained prominence on the markets for their precise qualities.
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Natural resources can be preserved on which the product is based
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For products whose origin can’t be effectively traced, either both the states should be
given ownership or none of the regions is provided with the GI tag.
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