Goa Mankurad Mango Got GI Tag
Source: PIB
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Overview
- News in Brief
- Recent GI Tag Products
- What Is a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
Why in News?
Seven products from across India including four from Rajasthan were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.
About GI Tag Products
- Bikaner Kashidakari craft: Kashidakari work is done majorly on objects associated with marriage, especially gift items, and makes use of mirror work.
- Bikaner Usta Kala craft: Due to the prevalence of the golden hue in a way that was actually established by gold in the previous era, it is often referred to as gold nakashi work or gold manauti work.
- Goan Bebinca: Pudding called bebinca is a typical Indo-Portuguese sweet.
- Goa Mankurad mango: The mango was given the Portuguese name Malcorada, which translates to “poor coloured,” and through time, this term evolved into “Mankurad” aamo.
- Jalesar Dhatu Shilp (metal craft): Over 1,200 small units are employed in the production of Jalesar Dhatu Shilp in Jalesar, which was the capital of Magadha King Jarasandha and is located in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Jodhpur Bandhej craft: The Rajasthani tradition of tying and dying is the source of the Jodhpur bandhej craft. It is the practise of utilising the tie-and-dye technique to print various designs on textiles.
- Udaipur Koftgari metal craft: The ancient Koftgari skill, used to create beautiful weapons, is practised by the metalworkers of Udaipur.
What Is a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
- A geographical indicator (GI) is a label applied to products with a particular geographic origin and characteristics or a reputation derived from that origin.
- An indication that a product is made in a certain location is necessary for a sign to be considered a GI.
- A GI is mainly a product made (crafts and industrial items), an agricultural product, or a natural product that comes from a certain geographic region.
- Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.
- Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name.
- This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
- Any group of people, producers, organisations, or authorities created by or operating under the legislation are eligible to apply for GI.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
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