Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act Current Affairs, GK & News

Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi to get Geographical Indications tag

Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric variety), famous for its healing properties, will soon gets Geographical Indications (GI) tag. Its registration was applied by Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing (KASAM) and was accepted under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. A GI is a sign used ..

Topics: Geographical indication • Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act • Haldi • Indian society • Kandhamal district • Khonds • Plants • Spice • States and union territories of India • Turmeric