Geographical Indication Tag and GI Tagged Products


What is GI Tag?

Geographical Indication (GI) Tag is form of intellectual property, a certification or sign or name given to certain goods/products that are unique to a particular geographical region or location.

According to the WTO Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), “Geographical Indications (GIs) are the indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a member, or a region or a locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographic origin.”

 

Who provides GI Tag?

GI Tag is given to the goods by the Geographical Indication Registry (headquartered in Chennai) under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The Act however came into effect from 15 September 2003.

The GI Act is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, who is the Registrar of Geographical Indications.

 

Why is GI Tag important?

The tag ensures the quality and essential attributes of a food produced in a specific location. It also ensures that none other than the authorized users can use the GI tagged product name. 

 

Some important facts regarding GI Tag:

  • The GI tag is valid for 10 years and after that can be renewed for next 10 years.
  • The first product that was awarded the GI tag in India was Darjeeling Tea in 2004-05.
  • Karnataka has the highest number of GI tags i.e. 48 products followed by Tamil Nadu (42).
  • Some of the major products that have got GI tag are:
    • Mysore Silk of Karnataka
    • Odisha Pattachitra
    • Blue Pottery of Rajasthan
    • Kashmir Pashmina
    • Phulkari, Punjab
    • Nagpur Orange
    • Mizo Chilli
    • Lucknow Chikan craft
    • Hyderabad Haleem
    • Coorg Green Cardamom of Karnataka
    • Chanderi Sarees of Madhya Pradesh
    • Kancheepuram Silk of Tamil Nadu
    • Thanjavur Paintings, Tamil Nadu
    • Pokkali Rice, Kerala
    • Tirupathi Laddu, Andhra Pradesh

 

List of products that got GI Tag between April 2019- March 2023

On 31 March, Basohli Painting from Kathua district of Jammu division has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

On 29 March 2023, Kangra Tea from Himachal Pradesh has received European Geographical Indication Tag. Kangra Tea is grown 900-1,400 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Dhauladhar mountain range in the Western Himalayas.

Product Name

State/Region

Goods category

Kandhamal Haladi

Odisha

Agricultural

Odisha Rasagola

Odisha

Food Stuff

Kodaikanal Malai Poondu

Tamil Nadu

Agricultural

Pawndum

Mizoram

Handicraft

Ngotekherh

Mizoram

Handicraft

Hmaram

Mizoram

Handicraft

Palani Panchamirtham

Tamil Nadu

Food Stuff

Tawlhlohpuan

Mizoram

Handicraft

Mizo Puanchei

Mizoram

Handicraft

Gulbarga Tur Dal

Karnataka

Agricultural

Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila)

Kerala

Agricultural

Irish Whiskey

Ireland

Manufactured

Khola Chilli

Goa

Agricultural

Idu Mishmi Textiles

Arunachal Pradesh

Handicraft

Dindigul Locks

Tamil Nadu

Manufactured

Kandangi Saree

Tamil Nadu

Handicraft

Srivilliputtur Palkova

Tamil Nadu

Food Stuff

Kaji Nemu

Assam

Agricultural

Manipur Black Rice (Chakhao)

Manipur

Agricultural

Gorakhpur Terracotta

Uttar Pradesh

Handicraft

Kashmir Saffron

Jammu and Kashmir

Agricultural

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

Tamil Nadu

Food Stuff

Thanjavur Netti Works/Thanjavur Pith Works

Tamil Nadu

Handicraft

Arumbavur Wood Carvings

Tamil Nadu

Handicraft

Sohrai Khovar Paintings

Jharkhand

Handicraft

Puttapaka Telia Rumal

Telangana

Handicraft

Mithila Makhana Bihar Agriculture

 

List of GI Tagged products State-wise (As of March 2023)

List of GI tagged products in Andhra Pradesh 2023 Srikalahasthi Kalamkari

Kondapalli Bommallu

Durgi Stone Carvings

Etikoppaka Toys

Allagadda Stone Carving 

Tirupati Laddu

Bandar Laddu

Guntur Sannam Chilli

Araku Valley Arabica Coffee

Machilipatnam Kalamkari

Budithi Bell & Brass Metal Craft

Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry

Uppada Jamdani Sarees

Venkatagiri Sarees

Bobbili Veena

Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics

Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees And Paavadas

Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery

Banganapalli Mangoes

List of GI tagged products in Arunachal Pradesh 2023 Idu Mishmi Textiles

Arunachal Orange

List of GI tagged products in Assam 2023 Muga Silk of Assam

Muga Silk of Assam (Logo)

Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger

Joha Rice of Assam

Tezpur Litchi

Boka Chaul

Kaji Nemu

Gamosa

Chokuwa Rice

List of GI tagged products in Bihar 2023 Madhubani Paintings

Applique Work of Bihar

Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (Logo)

Bhagalpur Silk

Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar

Sikki Grass Products of Bihar

Sikki Grass Products of Bihar (Logo)

Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar(Logo)

Bhagalpuri Zardalu

Katarni Rice

Maghai Paan

Shahi Litchi of Bihar

Silao Khaja

Mithila Makhana

List of GI tagged products in Chhattisgarh 2023

Bastar Dhokra

Bastar Dhokra (Logo)

Bastar Wooden Craft

Bastar Iron Craft

Jeeraphool

Champa Silk Saree and Fabrics

List of GI tagged products in Goa 2023 Khola Chilli

Feni

List of GI tagged products in Gujarat 2023

Sankheda Furniture

Tangaliya Shawl 

Surat Zari Craft

Agates of Cambay

Kutch Embroidery

Kachchh Shawls

Jamnagari Bandhani

Rajkot Patola 

Pethapur Printing Blocks

Gir Kesar Mango

Bhalia Wheat

Patan Patola

Sankheda Furniture (Logo)

Kutch Embroidery (Logo)

Agates of Cambay (Logo)

List of GI tagged products in Himachal Pradesh 2023

Kullu Shawl

Kullu Shawl (Logo)

Kangra Tea

Chamba Rumal

Kinnauri Shawl

Kangra Paintings

Himachali Kala Zeera

Himachali Chulli Oil

Basmati

List of GI tagged products in Jammu & Kashmir 2023 Kani Shawl

Kashmir Pashmina

Kashmir Paper Machie

Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving 

Khatamband

Kashmiri Hand Knotted Carpet

Kashmir Saffron (Mongra, Lachha, Guchhi)

List of GI tagged products in Jharkhand 2023 Sohrai – Khovar Paintings
List of GI tagged products in Karnataka 2023

Byadgi Chillli

Bangalore Rose Onion

Mysore Pak

Mysore Silk

Mysore Jasmine

Udupi Jasmine

Hadagali Jasmine

Kasuti Embroidery

Mysore Traditional Paintings

Ilkal Sarees

Ganjifa Cards of Mysore

Bidriware

Channapatna Toys & Dolls

Mysore Rosewood Inlay

Navalgund Durries 

Navalgund Durries (Logo)

Guledgudd Khana

Kolhapuri Chappal

Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee

Karnataka Bronzeware

Molakalmuru Sarees

Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee

Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee

Malabar Pepper

Sandur Lambani Embroidery

Kinhal Toys

Udupi Sarees

Udupi Mallige

Mysore Mallige

Hadagali Mallige

Coorg Green Cardamom

Devanahalli Pomelo

Mysore Silk (Logo)

Coorg Orange

Mysore Betel leaf

Nanjangud Banana

Appemidi Mango

Kamalapur Red Banana

Bangalore Blue Grapes

Gulbarga Tur Dal  

Dharwad Pedha

Mysore Agarbathi

Coorg Arabica Coffee

Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee

Bababudangiri Arabica Coffee

Sirsi Supari

Mysore Sandalwood Oil

Mysore Sandal soap

List of GI tagged products in Kerala 2023

Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila) 

Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala

Alleppey Coir

Navara Rice 

Palakkadan Matta Rice

Alleppey Green Cardamom

Maddalam of Palakkad

Vazhakulam Pineapple

Screw Pine Craft of Kerala

Pokkali Rice 

Cannanore Home Furnishings

Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics

Kasaragod Sarees

Central Travancore Jaggery

Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice

Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice

Kaipad Rice 

Payyannur Pavithra Ring

Nilambur Teak

Wayanad Robusta Coffee

Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)

Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu

Kuthampully Sarees

Chengalikodan Nendran Banana

Kuthampully Dhoties & Set Mundu

Maddalam of Palakkad (Logo)

Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Craft of Kerala (Logo)

Screw Pine Craft of Kerala (Logo)

List of GI tagged products in Madhya Pradesh 2023

Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh

Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh (Logo)

Chanderi Sarees

Leather Toys of Indore 

Leather Toys of Indore (Logo)

Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh

Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh (Logo) 

Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics

Ratlami Sev

Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat

List of GI tagged products in Maharashtra 2023

Nashik Grapes

Kolhapur Jaggery

Ajara Ghansal Rice

Mangalwedha Jowar

Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum

Waghya Ghevada

Navapur Tur Dal

Vengurla Cashew

Lasalgaon Onion

Sangli Raisins

Sangli Turmeric

Sangli Onions

Solapur Chaddar

Solapur Terry Towel

Puneri Pagadi

Nashik Valley Wine

Beed Custard Apple

Jalna Sweet Orange

Waigaon Turmeric

Purandar Fig

Paithani Sarees and Fabrics

Mahabaleshwar Strawberry

Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal

Solapur Pomegranate

Bhiwapur Chil

Ambemohar Rice

Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo

Jalgaon Banana

Marathwada Kesar Mango

Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics

Alphonso

Lasalgaon Onion

Kolhapuri Chappal

List of GI tagged products in Manipur 2023 Shaphee Lanphee

Kachai Lemon

Wangkhei Phee

Moirang Phee

Chak-Hao 

List of GI tagged products in Meghalaya 2023 Khasi Mandarin

Memong Narang

List of GI tagged products in Mizoram 2023 Mizo Chilli

Pawndum

Tawlhlohpuan

Mizo Puanchei

Ngotekherh

Hmaram

List of GI tagged products in Nagaland 2023

Naga Tree Tomato

Naga Mircha

Chakhesang Shawl

List of GI tagged products in Odisha 2023

Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics 

Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics

Bomkai Saree & Fabrics

Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics 

Kotpad Handloom fabric

Orissa Ikat 

Konark Stone carving

Odisha Pattachitra

Odisha Pattachitra (Logo)

Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree & Joda

Pipli Applique Work

Khandua Saree and Fabrics

Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics

Ganjam Kewda Rooh

Ganjam Kewda Flower

Kandhamal Haladi

Odisha Rasagola

List of GI tagged products in Rajasthan 2023

Kota Doria

Kota Doria (Logo)

Blue Pottery of Jaipur

Blue Pottery of Jaipur (Logo)

Bikaneri Bhujia

Molela Clay Work

Kathputlis of Rajasthan

Kathputlis of Rajasthan (Logo)

Bagru Hand Block Print

Thewa Art Work

Makrana Marble

Molela Clay Work of Rajasthan (Logo)

Pokaran Pottery

Sanganeri Hand Block Printing

Sojat Mehndi

List of GI tagged products in Sikkim 2023 Sikkim Large Cardamom
List of GI tagged products in Tamil Nadu 2023

Salem Fabric

Bhavani Jamakkalam

Kancheepuram Silk

Madurai Sungudi

Coimbatore Wet Grinder

Thanjavur Paintings

Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil

Thanjavur Art Plate

East India Leather

Salem Silk 

Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees

Arani Silk 

Swamimalai Bronze Icons

Eathamozhi Tall Coconut

Thanjavur Doll

Nilgiri (Orthodox) Logo

Virupakshi Hill Banana

Sirumalai Hill Banana

Madurai Malli

Pattamadai Pai (“Pattamadai Mat”) 

Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (“Nachiarkoil Lamp”)

Chettinad Kottan

Toda Embroidery

Thanjavur Veenai

Thanjavur Art Plate (Logo)

Swamimalai Bronze Icons (Logo)

Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil (Logo)

Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture 

Malabar Pepper

Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric)

Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees

Kodaikanal Malai Poondu

Palani Panchamirtham

Dindigul Locks

Kandangi Saree

Srivilliputtur Palkova

Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

Thanjavur Pith Works

Arumbavur Wood Carvings

Karuppur Kalamkari paintings

Kallakurichi wood carvings

Kanniyakumari Clove

List of GI tagged products in Tripura 202 Tripura Queen Pineapple
List of GI tagged products in Telangana 2023 Pochampally Ikat

Silver Filigree of Karimnagar

Gadwal Sarees

Hyderabad Haleem

Nirmal Toys and Craft

Nirmal Furniture

Nirmal Paintings

Cheriyal Paintings

Siddipet Gollabhama

Narayanpet Handloom Sarees

Pochampally Ikat (Logo)

Adilabad Dokra

Warangal Durries

Telia Rumal

List of GI tagged products in Uttar Pradesh 2023 Allahabad Surkha Guava 

Agra durrie

Lucknow Chikan Craft 

Lucknow Zardozi 

Malihabadi Dusseheri mango

Farrukhabad Prints

Banaras Brocades and Sarees

Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo) 

Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi

Kalanamak Rice

Firozabad Glass 

Kannauj Perfume 

Kanpur Saddlery 

Moradabad Metal Craft

Saharanpur Wood Craft

Mirzapur Handmade Dari

Nizamabad Black Pottery

Banaras Métal Repoussé Craft

Meerut Scissors 

Khurja Pottery 

Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft 

Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys 

Varanasi Glass beads 

Ghazipur Wall Hanging 

Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work 

Chunar Balua Patthar 

Gorakhpur Terracotta

List of GI Tagged Products in Uttarakhand 2023 Uttarakhand Tejpat (Meetha Tejpat)
List of GI tagged products in West Bengal 2023

Darjeeling Tea 

Bardhaman Sitabhog

Bardhaman Mihidana

Banglar Rasogolla 

Nakshi Kantha

Santiniketan Leather Goods

Malda Laxman Bhog Mango

Malda Fazli Mango

Khirsapati (Himsagar) mangoes

Santipur Saree

Baluchari Saree

Dhaniakhali Saree

Gobindobhog Rice

Tulaipanji Rice

Joynagar Moa

Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft 

Bengal Patachitra

Purulia Chhau Mask

Wooden Mask of Kushmandi

Madur kathi

 

NOTE:

Tirukanur Papier Mache Craft and Villianur Teracotta works are the GI tagged products of UT of Puducherry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about GI Tags in India

What is GI Tag?

Geographical Indication (GI) Tag is form of intellectual property, a certification or sign or name given to certain goods/products that are unique to a particular geographical region or location.

GI tag is valid for how many years?

GI tag is valid for ten years and after that it can be renewed for next ten years.

Which is the first product to receive GI tag in India?

Darjeeling Tea was the first product to get GI tag in 2004.

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