Onattukara Sesame Has Received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

November 20, 2023

GS Paper III Indian Economy

Context:

As Onattukara sesame has received a geographical indication (GI) tag, stakeholders are upbeat that the recognition will boost its popularity and market value.

About Onattukara sesame

Cultivation: Onattukara sesame is currently grown on less than 600 hectares spread across 43 local bodies in three districts of Alappuzha, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
Nutritional Benefits: Besides vitamin E and antioxidants, it also contains oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, etc, which help maintain good health.

Geographical indication (GI):

A Geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
Geographical Indications are covered as a component of intellectual property rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.
In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

News Source: The Hindu

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