GI Tag Product of 2024: State-wise List, Product & Cultural Heritage

PWOnlyIAS January 16, 2024 06:15 8435 0

Explore the diverse cultural heritage of GI-tagged products in India, showcasing the intersection of origin, quality, and tradition.

GI Tag Product of 2024: State-wise List, Product & Cultural Heritage

Context

Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a geographical indication (GI Tag) tag.

About Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag): Celebrating Origin, Quality, and Cultural Heritage

A Geographical indication Tag (GI Tag) 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.
First product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.

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Process Governing GI Tag: From International Standards to Local Recognition

International Level: At the International level, GI Tag is governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
National Level: In India, Geographical Indications registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which allowed India to join the WTO and sign the convention.
GI registry: It has been set up under the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks to administer the GI of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which protects the GI of goods.
Validity: This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
Beneficiary of GI Tag: A GI registration is given to an area, not a trader, but once a product gets the registration, traders dealing in the product can apply for selling it with the GI logo.

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Methods to Protect a Geographical Indication: Exploring Sui Generis Systems and Trademarks for IP Protection

Sui generis systems (i.e. special regimes of protection): A “sui generis” system means “one that is of its own kind”.
- It refers to the creation of a new national law or the establishment of international norms that would afford protection to intellectual property dealing with genetic resources.
Using collective or certification marks such as Trademarks.

Benefits of GI Tag: Elevating Commerce and Culture

International Trade: GIs open doors of international trade by protecting products’ names and reputation in foreign markets which in turn increase exports.
Reputation & Trust: By establishing a reputation for quality and authenticity, GI tagging helps in bringing an instant confidence amongst consumers. The association of a specific region with the product adds value and establishes instant trust, loyalty, and reputation.
Market Differentiation: Offering valuable opportunities for businesses to differentiate their products in the marketplace, GIs highlight the uniqueness and qualities of the product.
Tourism and Destination Marketing: Unique regional products attract visitors seeking authentic experiences, fostering economic growth and cultural exchange. Thereby, GIs can serve as drivers of tourism and destination marketing.
Legal Protection to the Products: GI Tag prevents unauthorized use of GI tag products by others.

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GI Tag Products of 2024

Kapdaganda shawl	It is an embroidered shawl on an off-white coarse cloth with red, yellow and green colored threads by women of the Dongria Kondh tribe
Lanjia Saura Painting	It is a painting art that belongs to the Lanjia Saura community, paintings are in the form of exterior murals
Koraput Kala Jeera Rice	It is a black-colored rice variety, famous for its aroma, taste, texture and nutritional value.
Similipal Kai chutney	It is a chutney made with red weaver ants by the tribals in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. Chutney is a good source of protein, calcium, zinc etc.
Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal	They are known for the prickly thorns on the stems and whole plant. The green and round fruits contain more seeds as compared to other genotypes.
Odisha Khajuri Guda	It is a natural sweetener extracted from date palm trees and has its origin in the Gajapati district.
Dhenkanal Magji	It is a sweet made from buffalo milk cheese, with a distinct appearance, taste, flavor, shape, and size.

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List of GI Tag in 2023

Product	Category	State
Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Mainpuri Tarkashi	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Sambhal Horn Craft	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Amroha Dholak	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Baghpat Home Furnishings	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Barabanki Handloom Product	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Kalpi Handmade Paper	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Atreyapuram Pootharekulu	Food Stuff	Andhra Pradesh
Ladakh Seabuckthorn	Agricultural	Ladakh (UT)
Bhandara Chinoor Rice	Agricultural	Maharashtra
Jaderi Namakatti	Handicraft	Tamil Nadu
Agra Leather Footwear	Manufactured	Uttar Pradesh
Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting	Handicraft	Rajasthan
Kanyakumari Matti Banana	Agricultural	Tamil Nadu
Mushqbudji Rice	Agricultural	Jammu & Kashmir
Chedibutta Saree	Handicraft	Tamil Nadu
Agsechi Vayingim (Agassaim Brinjal)	Agricultural	Goa
Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft	Handicraft	Jammu & Kashmir
Sat Shiro Bheno (Sat Shirancho Bhendo)	Agricultural	Goa
Marcha Rice	Agricultural	Bihar
Jalesar Dhatu Shilp (Metal Craft)	Handicraft	Uttar Pradesh
Goa Mankurad Mango	Agricultural	Goa
Goan Bebinca	Food Stuff	Goa
Udaipur Koftgari Metal Craft	Handicraft	Rajasthan
Bikaner Kashidakari Craft	Handicraft	Rajasthan
Jodhpur Bandhej Craft	Handicraft	Rajasthan
Bikaner Usta Kala Craft	Handicraft	Rajasthan
Bhaderwah Rajmash	Agricultural	Jammu & Kashmir
Ramban Sulai Honey	Food Stuff	Jammu & Kashmir
Udangudi Panangkarupatti	Food Stuff	Tamil Nadu
Goa Cashew (Kaju Or Caju)	Agricultural	Goa
Basohli Pashmina Woolen Products	Handicraft	Jammu & Kashmir
Kendrapara Rasabali	Food Stuff	Odisha
Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai” (Khamti Rice)	Agricultural	Arunachal Pradesh
Udhampur Kaladi	Food Stuff	Jammu & Kashmir
Arunachal Pradesh Yak Churpi	Food Stuff	Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Tangsa Textile Product	Handicraft	Arunachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand Berinag Tea	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Bichhu Buti (Nettle) Fabrics	Handicraft	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Mandua	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Jhangora	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Gahat	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Lal Chawal (Red Rice)	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Kala Bhat	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Malta Fruit	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Chaulai (Ramdana)	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Almora Lakhori Mirchi	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Buransh	Food Stuff	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Nainital Mombatti (Candle)	Manufactured	Uttarakhand
Rangwali Pichhoda of Kumaon	Handicraft	Uttarakhand
Ramnagar Nainital Litchi	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Ramgarh Nainital Aadu (Peach)	Agricultural	Uttarakhand
Chamoli Wooden Ramman Mask	Handicraft	Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand Likhai (Wood Carving)	Handicraft	Uttarakhand