List of Geographical Indications in India: Statewise GI Tags list

Geographical Indications (GIs) Tags are certifications that protect products by confirming their specific geographical origin, unique characteristics, and traditional reputation, preventing imitation and promoting regional identity and economic value.

In this article, We have covered the What is Geographical Indications [GI Tags] List of GI stages in India, State Wise GI Tags List, Protections and specifications about GI tags, and many more in Detail.

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List of Geographical Indications in India

List of Geographical Indications

The following is a list of some of the well-known Geographical Indications (GI) Tags products of India that are famous worldwide:

Product	State/ Union Territories	Category
Darjeeling tea	West Bengal	Agricultural Goods
Allahabadi Surkha Guava	Uttar Pradesh	Agricultural Goods
Fazil Mango Varieties	Andhra Pradesh	Agricultural Goods
Alphonso Mango	Maharashtra	Agricultural Goods
Nagpur Orange	Maharashtra	Agricultural Goods
Coorg Arabica Coffee	Karnataka	Agricultural Goods
Nashik Valley Wine	Maharashtra	Agricultural Goods
Chanderi & Maheshwari Sarees	Madhya Pradesh	Textile Goods
Banarsi Sarees & Brocades	Uttar Pradesh	Textile Goods
Pochampally Ikat	Andhra pradesh	Textile Goods
Kashmir Pashmina shawl	Jammu & Kashmir	Textile Goods
Blue pottery of Jaipur	Rajasthan	Handicraft Goods
Kashmir Papier Mache	Jammu & Kashmir	Handicraft Goods
Kangra paintings	Himachal pradesh	Handicraft Goods
Mysore Silk	Karnataka	Handicraft Goods

What is Geographical Indications (GIs) Tags?

A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are essentially attributable to that origin. It serves as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities or enjoys a certain reputation due to its geographical origin.

The following is some key specifications about Geographical Indications (GIs):

1. Origin Specific: Indicates products originating from a specific region or locality.
2. Unique Qualities: Products must have unique qualities or characteristics due to their origin.
3. Reputation: Often associated with a good reputation or traditional craftsmanship.
4. Certification: Serves as a certification mark that guarantees product authenticity.
5. Legal Protection: Provides legal protection against imitation or misuse of the product name.
6. Economic Value: Enhances economic value and marketability of the product.
7. Cultural Heritage: Preserves local cultural heritage and traditional practices.

StateWise Geographical Indications List

The following is the list of Geographical Indiacations:

Indian State	GT Tags
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh	Srikalahasti Kalamkari Kondapalli Bommalu 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 Durgi Stone Carvings Etikoppaka Toys Allagadda Stone Carving Tirupati Laddu Bandar Laddu Guntur Sannam Chilli Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
Arunachal Pradesh	Idu Mishmi Textiles Arunachal Orange
Assam	Muga Silk of Assam Muga Silk of Assam (Logo) Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger Joha Rice of Assam Tezpur Litchi Boka Chaul Kaji Nemu
Bihar	Madhubani Paintings Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar Sikki Grass Products of Bihar Bhagalpur Silk Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (Logo) Sikki Grass Products of Bihar (Logo) Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar(Logo) Bhagalpuri Zardalu Katarni Rice Maghai Paan Shahi Litchi of Bihar Silao Khaja
Chhattisgarh	Bastar Dhokra Bastar Wooden Craft Bastar Iron Craft
Goa	Khola Chilli Feni
Gujarat	Sankheda Furniture Agates of Cambay Kutch Embroidery Tangaliya Shawl Surat Zari Craft Kachchh Shawls Patan Patola Sankheda Furniture (Logo) Kutch Embroidery (Logo) Agates of Cambay (Logo) Jamnagari Bandhani Rajkot Patola Pethapur Printing Blocks Gir Kesar Mango Bhalia Wheat
Himachal Pradesh	Kullu Shawl Kangra Tea Chamba Rumal Kinnauri Shawl Kullu ShawL (Logo) Kangra Paintings Himachali Kala Zeera Himachali Chulli Oil
Jammu & Kashmir	Kani Shawl Kashmir Pashmina Kashmir Paper Machine Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving Khatamband Kashmiri Hand Knotted Carpet Saffron (Mongra, Lachha, Guchhi)
Jharkhand	Sohrai – Khovar Painting
Karnataka	Mysore Silk Bidriware Channapatna Toys & Dolls Mysore Rosewood Inlay Kasuti Embroidery Mysore Traditional Paintings Ilkal Sarees Ganjifa Cards of Mysore Navalgund Durries Karnataka Bronzeware Sandur Lambani Embroidery Kinhal Toys Udupi Sarees Mysore Silk (Logo) Coorg Orange Mysore Betel leaf Nanjangud Banana Udupi Mallige Mysore Mallige Hadagali Mallige Coorg Green Cardamom Devanahalli Pomelo Appemidi Mango Kamalapur Red Banana Bangalore Blue Grapes Coorg Arabica Coffee Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee Bababudangiri Arabica Coffee Sirsi Supari Gulbarga Tur Dal Dharwad Pedha Mysore Agarbathi Mysore Sandalwood Oil Mysore Sandal soap
Kerala	Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila) Alleppey Coir Navara Rice Palakkadan Matta Rice Alleppey Green Cardamom Maddalam of Palakkad Screw Pine Craft of Kerala Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala Pokkali Rice Vazhakulam Pineapple Cannanore Home Furnishings Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics Kasaragod Sarees Kuthampully Sarees Central Travancore Jaggery Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice A Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice Payyannur Pavithra Ring Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu Kaipad Rice 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 Nilambur Teak Wayanad Robusta Coffee Marayoor Jaggery (Marayoor Sharkara)
Madhya Pradesh	Chanderi Sarees Leather Toys of Indore Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh (Logo) Leather Toys of Indore (Logo) Ratlami Sev Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh (Logo ) Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat
Maharashtra	Solapur Chaddar Solapur Terry Towel Puneri Pagadi Nashik Valley Wine Paithani Sarees and Fabrics Mahabaleshwar Strawberry Nashik Grapes Kolhapur Jaggery Ajara Ghansal Rice Mangalwedha Jowar Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum Waghya Ghevada Navapur Tur Dal Vengurla Cashew Lasalgaon Onion Sangli Raisins Beed Custard Apple Jalna Sweet Orange Waigaon Turmeric Purandar Fig Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal Solapur Pomegranate Bhiwapur Chil Ambemohar Rice Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo Jalgaon Banana Marathwada Kesar Mango Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics Alphonso Sangli Turmeric
Manipur	Shaphee Lanphee Wangkhei Phee Moirang Phee Kachai Lemon Chak-Hao
Meghalaya	Khasi Mandarin Memong Narang
Mizoram	Mizo Chilli Pawndum Ngotekherh Hmaram Tawlhlohpuan Mizo Puanchei
Nagaland	Naga Mircha Naga Tree Tomato Chakhesang Shawl
Odisha	Kotpad Handloom fabric Orissa Ikat Konark Stone carving Orissa Pattachitra Pipli Applique Work Khandua Saree and Fabrics Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics Ganjam Kewda Rooh Ganjam Kewda Flower Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics Bomkai Saree & Fabrics Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree & Joda Orissa Pattachitra (Logo) Kandhamal Haladi Odisha Rasagola
Rajasthan	Kota Doria Blue Pottery of Jaipur Molela Clay Work Kathputlis of Rajasthan Bikaneri Bhujia Kota Doria (Logo) Bagru Hand Block Print Thewa Art Work Makrana Marble Molela Clay Work of Rajasthan (Logo) Blue Pottery of Jaipur (Logo) Kathputlis of Rajasthan (Logo) Pokaran Pottery
Tripura	Tripura Queen Pineapple
Telangana	Nirmal Paintings Gadwal Sarees Hyderabad Haleem Cheriyal Paintings Siddipet Gollabhama Narayanpet Handloom Sarees Pochampally Ikat (Logo) Adilabad Dokra Warangal Durries Telia Rumal Nirmal Toys and Craft Nirmal Furniture
Uttar Pradesh	Allahabad Surkha Guava Lucknow Chikan Craft Malihabadi Dusseheri mango Banaras Brocades and Sarees Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi Agra Durrie Farrukhabad Prints Lucknow Zardozi Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo) Kalanamak Rice Firozabad Glass Kannauj Perfume Kanpur Saddlery Moradabad Metal Craft Saharanpur Wood Craft Meerut Scissors Khurja Pottery Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys Mirzapur Handmade Dari Nizamabad Black Pottery Banaras Metal Repousse Craft Varanasi Glass beads Ghazipur Wall Hanging Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work Chunar Balua Patthar Gorakhpur Terracotta Kalpi Handmade Paper Barabanki Handloom Product Baghpat Home Furnishings Sambhal Horn Craft Mainpuri Tarkashi Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashilp Amroha Dholak

Significance of GI Tag

GI tag is significant because of the following reasons:

1. The GI tag prevents unfair exploitation of a region’s reputation by unauthorized parties. It provides legal protection against copied or fake products from that region.
2. To obtain a GI tag, products have to adhere to certain quality specifications and traditional methods peculiar to the region. This maintains high-quality benchmarks, hence improving the quality standard
3. Several GI-tagged goods have international fame, for example – Darjeeling Tea, and Basmati Rice. GI tag boosts their export potential and global recognition.
4. GI tags showcase India’s rich cultural heritage, skill sets, traditions, crops,designsn,s and intellectual creativity to the global community thereby strengthening its soft power.
5. Registration data on GI products helps policymakers draft specific policies, schemes, and incentives to further boost those sectors and rural economies.
6. Many GI products attract tourists to visit their production locations, boosting tourism revenues for villagers and businesses.
7. To maintain the authenticity of the production process, GI tags encourage the use of traditional skills like handicrafts, weaving, and art forms thereby preserving rural heritage.

GI Tags Protection

GI (Geographical Indications) protection refers to the legal safeguards and rights provided to protect goods whose special characteristics and reputation are attributable to their geographic origin. Some key aspects of GI protection are:

1. Legal Protection: It provides the legal framework to protect GIs in India. It prevents unauthorized use and exploitation.
2. Registration Process: Producers have to apply to the GI Registry to get a GI tag for their goods which certifies their origin, quality, and reputation.
3. Prevention of False Use: After registration, producers get exclusive rights to use the GI tag. Others cannot falsely claim to produce goods under that tag. Punishments like imprisonment and fines deter falsification.
4. Enforcement Authorities: Producers can approach courts, police, customs officials, and the GI registry itself to address infringement of their GI tagging rights.
5. Duration & Renewal: GI registration is valid for 10 years at a time. It can be renewed by paying fees to continue protection.
6. International Protection: India has bilateral GI agreements with the EU, Australia, etc. which enables legal recourse against misuse abroad too.
7. Maintaining Reputation & Quality: Monitoring mechanisms ensure producers maintain the quality and methods peculiar to the region to retain the special GI status.

Conclusion on Geographical Indications (GI Tags)

Geographical Indications (GIs) uniquely identify goods originating from a particular region that have special qualities attributable to that geographic origin. The key to maximizing the benefits of GIs in promoting rural economies and protecting India’s cultural heritage lies in streamlining registrations, actively branding and marketing GI products domestically and globally, strengthening legal safeguards against infringement coupled with strict quality monitoring mechanisms as well as facilitating upgrades in infrastructure, value-chains, and sustainable production capabilities. Additionally, driving legal awareness, tourism centered around specialty GI goods, and fostering local community participation provides avenues for socio-economic development.

FAQs on Geographical Indications GI Tags

What is a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

A GI tag identifies and certifies a product as coming from a specific geographical region that is known for a particular quality, reputation, or other characteristic.

What are some famous Indian GI-tagged products?

A few popular Indian GI items are Darjeeling Tea, Mysore Silk, Kashmir Pashmina, Banarasi Sarees, Kolhapuri Chappal, Nashik Valley Wine, Alphonso Mangoes, and so on.

Who regulates the GI tagging system in India?

India’s GI tagging procedure, registrations, and protection laws are governed by the Geographical Indications Registry, which reports to the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks.

How does a GI tag benefit rural economies in India?

By securing premium prices for artisans and farming communities for authenticated region-specific specialty products, GI tags boost rural incomes and employment in India.

What are the GI tag products of Uttar Pradesh?

Banaras Brocades and Sarees, Allahabadi Surkha Guava, Lucknow Chikan Craft, Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys, Agra Durrie, Lucknow Zardozi Craft, Mirzapur Handmade Carpet and Babhani Kalam.

How many GI tags are there in India?

There are over 500 GI tags as of January 7, 2023.

Which state has highest GI tag?

Tamil Nadu has 58 and the highest GI tags followed by Uttar Pradesh.