Kashmir Saffron receives GI Tag

The Saffron cultivated in the Kashmir valley has received Geographical Indication Tag. It is to be noted that three other products such as Gorakhpur Teracotta, Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Black rice of Manipur also received GI tag recently. About Kashmir Saffron The Saffron cultivated in Kashmir is long, thick and has natural deep red colour. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • Geographical Indication tag • Geographical Indications • GI tag • GI Tagline • Saffron

GI Tag to Manipur Black Rice, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai

On April 30, 2020, Black rice of Manipur, also called the Chak-Hao, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kadalai Mittai of Kovilpatti bagged Geographical Indication tag. Highlights The application to receive Geographical Status for Chak Hao was initiated by North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC). Black rice This rice variety has a deep black colour and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • Geographical Indication tag • Geographical Indications • GI tag • GI Tagline • North East Development

Erode Turmeric gets GI tag

Erode Turmeric has finally received GI tag from the Geographical Indication Registry after a long and cumbersome process which lasted for about 8 years. Erode is the city in the state of Tamil Nadu. Features of Erode Turmeric The claim for the uniqueness of the Erode Turmeric highlighted the following characteristics: Mean length of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: Erode • Erode Turmeric • Geographical indication • Geographical Indication Registry • GI tag • Tamil Nadu