GI Tags in India – List of Geographical Indications [GI Tags] in India

What is GI Tag?

A geographical indication (GI) tag is a sign utilized on the products that trace their origin from a specific geographical location. These products encompass qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The products can be both natural and man-made.

List of GI Tag in India PDF

• Using GI tags can be regarded as a method of provisioning certification for a particular product that has been produced following the traditional methods, displays unique qualities, and/or has gained a distinct reputation owing to its place of geographical origin.
• GI Tags in India are used for a variety of products like wine/spirit drinks, handicrafts, agricultural produce, industrial products, etc.
• For a product to function with a GI tag, a sign must be there on it to ensure its identification. No one other than the registered and authorized users is to use the product’s name.

GI Tags 2023

A GI tag is an indication that the product has a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities and characteristics that are essentially attributable to that origin. As of 2023, there are over 400 products from India that have been awarded GI tags.

Geographical Indication Tags 2023
Products	States/UTs	Categories
Rasagola	Odisha	Food Stuff
Black Rice (Manipuri)	Manipur	Food Stuff
Kandhamal Haldi	Odisha	Agricultural
Malai Poondu from Kodaikanal	Tamil Nadu	Agricultural
Kashmir Saffron	Jammu & Kashmir	Agriculture
Hmaram	Mizoram	Handicraft
Pawndum	Mizoram	Handicraft
Ngotekherh	Mizoram	Handicraft
Tawlhlohpuan	Mizoram	Handicraft
Idu Mishmi Textiles	Arunachal Pradesh	Handicraft
Srivilliputtur Palkova	Tamil Nadu	Food Stuff
Mizo Puanchei	Mizoram	Handicraft
Gulbarga Toor Dal	Karnataka	Agricultural
Tirur Betel Leaf	Kerala	Agricultural
Khola Chilli	Goa	Agricultural
Kandangi Saree	Tamil Nadu	Handicraft
Kaji Nemu	Assam	Agricultural
Dindigul Locks	Tamil Nadu	Manufactured
Palani Panchamirtham	Tamil Nadu	Food Stuff

Latest GI Tag in India

The J&K government is seeking GI Tag for Kashmir Namda and Gabba which are woolen rugs originating from the valley. They have also applied for GI Tag for Shikara and Kashmir Willow bat. NABARD has also applied for GI Tag for Nyishi handlooms originating in Arunachal Pradesh.

GI Tags in India 2022

A lot of products from different states and UTs were given GI tags in 2022. Gucci Mushroom is one such example where J&K has sought a GI tag for it. They are locally called Thuntoo and are considered one of the most expensive varieties.

GI Tag 2022	Categories	States
Manipuri Black Rice	Food Stuff	Manipur
Dindigul Locks	Manufactured	Tamil Nadu
Kodaikanal Malai Poondu	Agricultural	Tamil Nadu
Gulbarga Tur Dal	Agricultural	Karnataka
Hmaram	Handicraft	Mizoram
Tawlhlohpuan	Handicraft	Mizoram
Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila)	Agricultural	Kerala
Palani Panchamirtham	Food Stuff	Tamil Nadu
Idu Mishmi Textiles	Handicraft	Arunachal Pradesh
Kandangi Saree	Handicraft	Tamil Nadu
Ngotekherh	Handicraft	Mizoram
Kandhamal Haladi	Agricultural	Odisha
Khola Chilli	Agricultural	Goa
Kaji Nemu	Agricultural	Assam
Srivilliputtur Palkova	Food Stuff	Tamil Nadu
Mizo Puanchei	Handicraft	Mizoram
Rasagola	Food Stuff	Odisha
Kashmir Saffron	Agriculture	Jammu & Kashmir
Pawndum	Handicraft	Mizoram

Geographical Indications in India

Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH-India) organized a Geographical Indications Fair 2022 to promote the GI Tags in India. Products that are assigned a GI Tag are considered to be “Invaluable treasures of Incredible India”.

Highlights of GI Tag in India

Check here for the complete details of the geographical indications in India. The detailed knowledge of this topic will enlighten the candidates in preparing well for this topic.

GI Tag Full Form	Geographical Indication Tag
Total GI Tags in India 2022	More than 390
Categories of GI Tag Products in India	Handicrafts & Handloom Agricultural Products Food Stuff Manufactured Natural Products

GI Tag List

The GI Tag List in India is divided as per state and keeps updating. The latest list of GI Tagged Products in India is as follows.

GI Tag in Andhra Pradesh

1. Allagadda Stone Carving
2. Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry
3. Bobbili Veena
4. Budithi Bell & Brass Metal Craft
5. Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarres And Paavadas
6. Durgi Stone Carvings
7. Etikoppaka Toys
8. Kondapalli Bommallu
9. Machilipatnam Kalamkari
10. Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics
11. Srikalahasthi Kalamkari
12. Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery
13. Uppada Jamdani Sarees
14. Venkatagiri Sarees
15. Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
16. Banaganapalle Mangoes
17. Guntur Sannam Chilli
18. Bandar Laddu
19. Tirupathi Laddu

GI Tag of Arunachal Pradesh

There are two GI tags in AP as of 2022 which are Idu Mishmi Textiles and Arunachal Orange. The tribal woman makes the Idu Mishmi Textiles of the Mishmi tribe while the Arunachal Orange is also known as Khasi Mandarin.

S.No	GI Tags	Type
1.	Arunachal Orange	Agricultural
2.	Idu Mishmi Textile	Handicraft

GI Tag of Assam

The updated Assam GI Tag list 2022 contains handicrafts and Food/agricultural products.

1. Muga Silk of Assam – Handicraft
2. Muga Silk of Assam (Logo) – Handicraft
3. Assam-Orthodox – Agricultural
4. Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger – Agricultural
5. Boka Chaul – Agricultural
6. Chokuwa Rice of Assam – Agricultural
7. Joha Rice of Assam – Agricultural
8. Judima – Agricultural
9. Gamosa – Handicraft
10. Kaji Nemu – Agricultural

Bihar GI Tag List

The updated GI Tag products of Bihar include Handicrafts and agricultural products. The latest addition is the Mithila Makhana a unique type of fox nut used in Kojagara Puja in Bihar.

Bihar Geographical Indications List
Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar	Handicraft
Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (Logo)	Handicraft
Bhagalpur Silk	Handicraft
Madhubani Paintings	Handicraft
Manjusha Art	Handicraft
Sikki Grass Products of Bihar	Handicraft
Sikki Grass Products of Bihar (Logo)	Handicraft
Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar	Handicraft
Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar (Logo)	Handicraft
Bhagalpuri Zardalu	Handicraft
Katarni Rice	Food
Magahi Paan	Food
Shahi Litchi of Bihar	Food
Mithila Makhana	Food

Chhattisgarh GI Tag

The latest list of Geographical Indication tags of Chhattisgarh includes 6 products. Recently, Caprah, which is a red ant chutney of Bastar in Chhattisgarh is also seeking a GI Tag.

1. Bastar Dhokra
2. Bastar Iron Craft
3. Bastar Dhokra (Logo)
4. Bastar Wooden Craft
5. Champa Silk Saree And Fabrics
6. Jeeraphool

Goa GI Tags

The GI-tagged products of Goa include the famous alcohol Feni along with a dish of Goan Khaje.

GI Tag of Goa	Type
Harmal Chilli	Food / Agriculture
Khola Chilli	Food / Agriculture
Myndoli Banana	Food / Agriculture
Goan Khaje	Food / Agriculture
Feni	Manufactured

GI Tag of Gujarat

Gujarat prides itself on 17 GI Tagged products which mostly include handicrafts such as patola and kutch embroidery.

1. Rajkot Patola
2. Agates of Cambay
3. Agates of Cambay (Logo)
4. Jamnagari Bandhani
5. Kachchh Shawls
6. Kutch Embroidery
7. Kutch Embroidery (Logo)
8. Patan Patola
9. Pethapur Printing Blocks
10. Pithora Painting
11. Sankheda Furniture
12. Sankheda Furniture (Logo)
13. Surat Zari Craft
14. Tangaliya Shawl
15. Warli Painting
16. Bhalia Wheat
17. Gir Kesar Mango

GI Tag List of Haryana & Himachal Pradesh

Haryana has 2 GI tags which are Phulkari and Basmati while Himachal has 10 GI Tags. The Himachal administration is also seeking GI Tags for Chamba “thaal” and maize grown in the Salooni area. GI tags of Punjab are also the same as Haryana.

GI Tag of Himachal Pradesh	Type
Chamba Chappal	Handicraft
Chumba Rumal	Handicraft
Kangra Painting	Handicraft
Kinnauri Shawl	Handicraft
Kullu Shawl	Handicraft
Lahauli Knitted Socks & Gloves	Handicraft
Basmati Rice	Agricultural / Food
Himanchali Kala Zeera	Agricultural / Food
Kangra Tea	Agricultural / Food
Himachali Chulli Oil	Agricultural / Food

GI Tag Jammu and Kashmir

The latest GI Tag list of Jammu and Kashmir includes the following products.

• Kani Shawl
• Kashmir Paper Mache
• Kashmir Pashmina Shawl
• Kashmir Sozani Embroidery
• Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving
• Kashmir Hand Knotted Carpet
• Kashmir Khatamband
• Kashmir Basmati Rice
• Kashmir Saffron

GI Tag of Jharkhand is Sohrai – Khovar Painting which is a tribal painting famous in rituals in the Hazaribagh district. The red ant chutney seeking GI tag becomes ‘demta’ in Jharkhand.

GI Tag of Karnataka

The complete GI tag list of Karnataka includes more than 45 products ranging from handicrafts, food, agricultural, and manufactured products.

Karnataka Geographical Indication Tags	Types
Bidriware	Handicraft
Channapatna Toys & Dolls	Handicraft
Ganjifa Cards of Mysore	Handicraft
Ganjifa Cards of Mysore (Logo)	Handicraft
Guledgudd Khana	Handicraft
Ilkal Sarees	Handicraft
Karnataka Bronzeware	Handicraft
Karnataka Bronzeware (Logo)	Handicraft
Kasuti Embroidery	Handicraft
Kinhal Toys	Handicraft
Kolhapuri Chappal	Handicraft
Molakalmuru Sarees	Handicraft
Mysore Rosewood Inlay	Handicraft
Mysore Silk	Handicraft
Mysore Silk (Logo)	Handicraft
Mysore Traditional Paintings	Handicraft
Navalgund Durries	Handicraft
Navalgund Durries (LOGO)	Handicraft
Sandur Lambani Embroidery	Handicraft
Udupi Sarees	Handicraft
Mysore Agarbathi	Handicraft
Byadgi chilli	Food/Agricultural
Appemidi Mango	Food/Agricultural
Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee	Food/Agricultural
Bangalore Blue Grapes	Food/Agricultural
Bangalore Rose Onion	Food/Agricultural
Byadagi Chilli	Food/Agricultural
Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee	Food/Agricultural
Coorg Arabica Coffee	Food/Agricultural
Coorg Green Cardamom	Food/Agricultural
Coorg Orange	Food/Agricultural
Devanahalli Pomello	Food/Agricultural
Hadagali Malligae	Food/Agricultural
Kamalapur Red Banana	Food/Agricultural
Malabar Pepper	Food/Agricultural
Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee	Food/Agricultural
Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee	Food/Agricultural
Mysore Betel leaf	Food/Agricultural
Mysore Malligae	Food/Agricultural
Nanjanagud Banana	Food/Agricultural
Sirsi Supari	Food/Agricultural
Udupi Malligae	Food/Agricultural
Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal	Food/Agricultural
Dharwad Pedha	Food/Agricultural
Mysore Sandal soap	Manufactured
Mysore Sandalwood Oil	Manufactured

Kerela GI Tag

The updated list of GI tags in Kerala also includes around 31 products. Nilambur teak is one of the most talked about GI tags in Kerala.

1. Alleppey Coir
2. Aranmula Kannadi
3. Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics
4. Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala
5. Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Craft of Kerala (Logo)
6. Cannanore Home Furnishings
7. Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu
8. Kasaragod Sarees
9. Kuthampally Dhoties & Set Mundu
10. Kuthampully Sarees
11. Maddalam of Palakkad
12. Maddalam of Palakkad (Logo)
13. Payyannur Pavithra Ring
14. Screw Pine Craft of Kerala
15. Screw Pine Craft of Kerala (Logo)
16. Alleppey Green Cardamom
17. Central Travancore Jaggery
18. Chengalikodan Nendran Banana
19. Edayur Chilli
20. Kaipad Rice
21. Kuttiattoor Mango (Kuttiattoor Manga)
22. Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)
23. Navara Rice
24. Nilambur Teak
25. Palakkadan Matta Rice
26. Pokkali Rice
27. Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila)
28. Vazhakulam Pineapple
29. Wayanaad Robusta Coffee
30. Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice
31. Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice

Madhya Pradesh GI Tag List

The GI Tag list of Madhya Pradesh includes handicrafts and food agricultural products such as Nagpur Orange and Black Chicken Meat of Jhabua Kadaknath.

1. Bagh Print of Madhya Pradesh
2. Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh (Logo)
3. Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh
4. Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh (Logo)
5. Chanderi-sarees
6. Leather Toys of Indore
7. Leather Toys of Indore (Logo)
8. Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics
9. Balaghat Chinnor
10. Mahoba Desawari Pan
11. Nagpur Orange
12. Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat
13. Ratlami Sev

GI Tag in Maharashtra

Mostly all GI tags in Maharashtra are food and agricultural-related. The famous Nashik Valley Wine is also GI tagged product in India.

S. No	Maharashtra GI Tags	Type of GI Tag
1	Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics	Handicraft
2	Paithani Sarees and Fabrics	Handicraft
3	Puneri Pagadi	Handicraft
4	Solapur Chaddar	Handicraft
5	Solapur Terry Towel	Handicraft
6	Ajara Ghansal Rice	Agriculture / Food
7	Alphonso	Agriculture / Food
8	Ambemohar Rice	Agriculture / Food
9	Beed Custard Apple	Agriculture / Food
10	Bhiwapur Chilli	Agriculture / Food
11	Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo	Agriculture / Food
12	Jalgaon Banana	Agriculture / Food
13	Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal	Agriculture / Food
14	Jalna Sweet Orange	Agriculture / Food
15	Kolhapur Jaggery	Agriculture / Food
16	Lasalgaon Onion	Agriculture / Food
17	Mahabaleshwar Strawberry	Agriculture / Food
18	Mangalwedha Jowar	Agriculture / Food
19	Marathwada Kesar Mango	Agriculture / Food
20	Nashik Grapes	Agriculture / Food
21	Navapur Tur Dal	Agriculture / Food
22	Purandar Fig	Agriculture / Food
23	Sangli Raisins	Agriculture / Food
24	Sangli Turmeric	Agriculture / Food
25	Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum	Agriculture / Food
26	Solapur Pomegranate	Agriculture / Food
27	Vengurla Cashew	Agriculture / Food
28	Waghya Ghevada	Agriculture / Food
29	Waigaon Turmeric	Agriculture / Food
30	Nashik Valley Wine	Manufactured

List of GI Tag of Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram

Meghalaya GI tag list 2022 contains two products Khasi Mandarin and Memong Narang which are both food and agricultural products. Tripura Queen Pineapple is a GI-tagged product of Tripura.

Manipur GI Tags	Mizoram GI Tag
Moirang Phee	Hmaram
Shaphee Lanphee	Mizo Puanchei
Wangkhei Phee	Ngotekherh
Chak – Hao	Pawndum
Hathei Chilli	Tawlhlohpuan
Kachai Lemon	Mizo Chilli
Tamenglong Orange	Mizo Ginger

GI Tag List for Nagaland includes the following products

• Chakshesang Shawl – Handicraft
• Chak-Hao – Food/ Agriculture
• Naga Cucumber – Food/ Agriculture
• Naga Mircha – Food/ Agriculture
• Naga Tree Tomato – Food/ Agriculture

GI Tag of Odisha

As per the latest database, there are 18 GI tag of Odisha which includes textiles and fabric such as Ikat and Bomkai Sarees. The GI tag products of Odisha also highlight food and stone carvings.

1. Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree & Joda
2. Bomkai Sarees
3. Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics
4. Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics
5. Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics
6. Khandua Saree and Fabrics
7. Konark Stone carving
8. Kotpad Handloom fabric
9. Orissa Ikat
10. Orissa Pattachitra
11. Orissa Pattachitra (Logo)
12. Pipli Applique Work
13. Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics
14. Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
15. Ganjam Kewda Flower
16. Kandhamal Haladi
17. Odisha Rasagola
18. Ganjam Kewda Rooh

Pondicherry GI tags include Tirukanur Papier Mache Craft and Villianur Terracotta Works

Latest GI Tags of Rajasthan

The complete list of GI tagged products in India belonging to Rajasthan is as follows.

• Bagru Hand Block Print
• Blue Pottery of Jaipur
• Blue Pottery of Jaipur (logo)
• Kathputlis of Rajasthan
• Kathputlis of Rajasthan (Logo)
• Kota Doria
• Kota Doria (Logo)
• Molela Clay Work
• Molela Clay Work of Rajasthan (Logo)
• Pokaran Pottery
• Sanganer Handblock Printing
• Thewa Art Work
• Sojat Mehndi
• Bikaneri Bhujia
• Makrana-Marble
• Sikkim
• Dalle Khursani
• Sikkim Large Cardamom

GI Tag in Tamil Nadu

The list of GI tags in Tamilnadu 2022 includes a mixed bag of handicrafts, manufactured products, and food items. Mundu Chilli grown by Ramnad farmers is also seeking the GI tag.

1. Arani Silk
2. Arumbavur Wood Carvings
3. Bhavani Jamakkalam
4. Chettinad Kottan
5. Kallakurichi Wood Carving
6. Kancheepuram Silk
7. Kandangi Saree
8. Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings
9. Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees
10. Madurai Malli
11. Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
12. Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku-Nachiarkoil Lamp
13. Pattamadai Pai-Pattamadai Mat
14. Salem Fabric
15. Salem Silk known as Salem Venpattu
16. Swamimalai Bronze Icons
17. Swamimalai Bronze Icons (Logo)
18. Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil
19. Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil (Logo)
20. Thanjavur Art Plate
21. Thanjavur Art Plate logo
22. Thanjavur Doll
23. Thanjavur Netti Works
24. Thanjavur Paintings
25. Thanjavur Veenai
26. Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees
27. Toda Embroidery
28. Eathomozhy Tall Coconut
29. Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric)
30. Kanniyakumari Clove
31. Kodaikanal Malai Poondu
32. Nilgiri (Orthodox)
33. Sirumalai Hill Banana
34. Virupakshi Hill Banana
35. Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai
36. Palani Panchamirtham
37. Srivilliputtur Palkova
38. Coimbatore Wet Grinder
39. Dindigul Locks
40. East India Leather
41. Madurai Sungudi
42. Vellore Spiny Brinjal

Telangana GI Tag List 2022

Recently, lac bangles of Hyderabad get GI tag 2022. The updated Telangana GI tag list year-wise is mentioned below.

S.No	GI Tags in Telangana
1.	Pochampally Ikat
2.	Silver Filigree of Karimnagar
3.	Nirmal toys and craft
4.	Nirmal furniture
5.	Nirmal paintings
6.	Gadwal Sarees
7.	Hyderabadi Haleem
8.	Cheriyal Paintings
9.	Pembarthi Metal Craft
10.	Siddipet Gollabhama
11.	Narayanpet Handloom Sarees
12.	Banaganapalle Mangoes
13.	Pochampally Ikat Logo
14.	Adilabad Dokra
15.	Warangal Durries

Uttar Pradesh GI Tag List

The latest GI tag list of Uttar Pradesh includes the majority of handicraft products along with food items like Agra Petha Sweets and Mathura Peda.

S.no	GI Tags of Uttar Pradesh
1	Agra Durrie
2	Banaras Brocades and Sarees
3	Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo)
4	Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft
5	Banaras Hand Block Print
6	Banaras Metal Repouse Craft
7	Banaras Wood Carving
8	Banaras Zardozi
9	Chunar Glaze Pottery
10	Farrukhabad Print
11	Firozabad Glass
12	Ghazipur Wall-hanging
13	Gorakhpur Terracotta
14	Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi
15	Kanpur Saddlery
16	Khurja Pottery
17	Lucknow Chikan Craft
18	Lucknow Zardozi
19	Mirzapur Handmade Dari
20	Mau Saree
21	Mirzapur Pital Bartan
22	Moradabad Metal Craft
23	Nizamabad Black Pottery
24	Saharanpur Wood Craft
25	Varanasi Glass Beads
26	Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work
27	Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys
28	Chunar Balua Patthar
29	Allahabad Surkha Guava
30	Kalanamak Rice
31	Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri
32	Rataul Mango
33	Meerut Scissors
34	Kannauj Perfume
35	Uttarakhand
36	Bhotia Dann of Uttarakhand
37	Uttarakhand Aipan Art
38	Uttarakhand Ringal Crafts
39	Uttarakhand Tamta Product
40	Uttarakhand Thulma
41	Kumaon Chyura Oil
42	Munsyari Razma

Uttarakhand Tejpatta is a GI Tag of Uttarakhand state along with Basmati rice.

GI Tag of West Bengal

The list of GI tags of West Bengal includes food like Sitabhog, Mihidana, and Fazli Mango. Handicraft products tagged with GI tag are mentioned below.

1. Baluchari Saree
2. Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft
3. Bengal Dokra
4. Bengal Patachitra
5. Dhaniakhali Saree
6. Madur kathi
7. Nakshi Kantha
8. Purulia Chau Mask
9. Santiniketan Leather Goods
10. Santipore Saree
11. Wooden Mask of Kushmandi
12. Darjeeling Tea (word & logo)
13. Gobindobhog Rice
14. Malda Fazli Mango
15. Malda Khirsapati (Himsagar) Mango
16. Malda Laxman Bhog Mango
17. Tulapanji Rice
18. Banglar Rasogolla
19. Bardhaman Mihidana
20. Bardhaman Sitabhog
21. Joynagar Moa

Regulation of GI Tags in India

Geographical Indication tags are a part of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) as guided by the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. Owing to the origin of GIs, they are regulated on different levels;

• On an international level, GI tags are overseen by the World Trade Organisation’s agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
• On a domestic level, GI tag and their registrations are administered under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into effect on the 15th of September 2003.
• The product from West Bengal, Darjeeling Tea, was accorded the first GI tag in India in the year 2004-05.

Protection of GI Tags

A wide roster of approaches ensures the protection and preservation of GI tags in different national and regional systems. These approaches can be consolidated with one another to do their job. Three major ways to protect a geographical indication are;

• Special regimes of protection (sui generis systems)
• Collective/certification marks
• Techniques like the administrative product and approval schemes for concentrating on business practices.

Over time, these approaches have developed in accordance with varying legal practices and with different historical and economic circumstances in mind.

Importance of GI Tags

Geographical Indication (GI) tags are a type of intellectual property that identifies a product as originating from a particular geographical location or region in India. GI Tags hold significant importance in India for various reasons:

• GI tags help protect traditional knowledge and cultural heritage associated with a product, and ensure that the benefits of such knowledge go to the communities who have preserved it over generations.
• GI tags assure customers of the authenticity and quality of the product.
• GI tags help farmers and artisans in rural areas to get recognition for their products and earn better livelihoods.
• GI tags also promote tourism by creating awareness and interest in unique local products and attracting tourists to visit the places of origin.
• GI tags provide national and international recognition to products that are unique to India, contributing to the country’s branding and image all over the world.

Therefore, GI tags play an essential role in preserving and promoting India’s traditional and unique products and provide social benefits to the communities involved in their manufacturing.

GI Tag UPSC

GI Tag or geographical indication tag is an important topic for the upcoming IAS Exam. Questions from GI Tags have often been asked in Prelims and Mains.

List of GI Tag UPSC Notes PDF

Candidates must go through the UPSC Books to ensure that all related specifics are covered in a comprehensive manner. It is an important topic from UPSC Syllabus and the latest current affairs related to GI Tags in India must be prepared.

GI Tags in India Questions

Candidates should also go through the UPSC previous year question papers to understand the kinds of questions asked from the GI tag UPSC topic. A few examples of questions are-

Question: GI Tag in India is given as per the a]New Design Act, 2000, [b]Indian Copyright Act, 1957 [c]Patent Act, 1970, [d]Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act,1999

Answer:- Geographical Indications (Registration and Protection) Act,1999

Question: Geographical Indication (GI Tag) is granted for how many years in India? [a]20 years, [b] 10 years, [c] 50 years, [d] For an unlimited time

Answer: 10 Years

Question: How Many Products have received the GI Tags till now? [a] 370, [b] 720, [c] 650, [d[ None of the above

Answer: [a] 370

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