Five Tamil Nadu products including Woraiyur cotton sari and Thooyamalli rice—recently received GI tags, raising the State’s total to GI Tagged Products to 74.

GI-Tagged Products of Tamil Nadu (2025)

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About the GI Tag

• A Geographical Indication (GI) identifies products having qualities or reputation tied to their geographic origin, ensuring authenticity and legal protection.
• Legal Framework: Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, supported by associated Rules (like the 2002 Rules and recent 2025 Amendments).
  • It provides legal protection, preventing misuse, protecting consumers, and boosting regional economies by linking products to their unique geographical origins, enforced through the Geographical Indications Registry.
• Awarded By: Granted by the Geographical Indications Registry, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• Significance
  • Enhances market recognition, export potential, and branding of products.
  • Protects traditional knowledge, benefits local artisans, and promotes sustainable regional development.

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