Q. Which pigeon pea from Maharashtra was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Answer:
Navapur Tur Dal
Notes: Navapur Tur Dal, from Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, received the GI tag in 2016. It’s a unique white-seeded variety, locally known as Desi Tur, grown in black cotton soils. It is the first pigeon pea GI in India and the 15th GI product from Maharashtra.