- The first GI TAG in India was awarded to Darjeeling Tree In 2003.
- As of 2022 Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest number of GI Tags - 43 each.
- The registered GI is valid for 10 years at a time.
- Any association of persons, producers, organisations or authority established by or under the law can apply for GI Tag.
- This tag is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Geographical indications are typically
used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products. - The Gucchi mushroom, one of the most expensive mushrooms in the world, from the state of Jammu and Kashmir was recently given the GI tag in India.

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List of GI Tags India - 2022
Here is the list of GI Tags that re most relevant for the exam purpose.
Geographical Indications | Goods (Type) | State/UT |
---|---|---|
Jardalu Aam | Agriculture | Bhagalpur- Bihar |
Chunar Glaze Pottery | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
Sojat Mehndi | Agricultural | Rajasthan |
Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
Kallakurichi Wood Carving | Handicraft | Tamil Nadu |
Bhotia Dann of Uttarakhand | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
Judima | Agricultural | Assam |
Balaghat Chinnor | Agricultural | Madhya Pradesh |
Kuttiattoor Mango (Kuttiattoor Manga) | Agricultural | Kerala |
Pithora | Handicraft | Gujarat |
Manjusha Art | Handicraft | Bihar |
Harmal Chilli | Agricultural | Goa |
Edayur Chilli | Agricultural | Kerala |
Uttarakhand Aipan | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
Munsyari Razma | Agricultural | Uttarakhand |
Uttarakhand Ringal Craft | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
Uttarakhand Tamta Product | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
Uttarakhand Thulma | Handicraft | Uttarakhand |
Myndoli Banana | Agricultural | Goa |
Banaras Zardozi | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
Mirzapur Pital Bartan | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
Banaras Wood Carving | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
Banaras Hand Block Print | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
Kumaon Chyura Oil | Agricultural | Uttarakhand |
Goan Khaje | Food Stuff | Goa |
Rataul Mango | Agricultural | Uttar Pradesh |
Tamenglong Orange | Agricultural | Manipur |
Chamba Chappal | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
Mau Saree | Handicraft | Uttar Pradesh |
Lahauli Knitted Socks & Gloves | Handicraft | Himachal Pradesh |
Kanniyakumari Clove | Agricultural | Tamil Nadu |
Hathei Chilli | Agricultural | Manipur |
Naga Cucumber | Agricultural | Nagaland |
Mahoba Desawari Pan | Agricultural | UP & MP |
Mizo Ginger | Agricultural | Mizoram |
Dalle Khursani | Agricultural | Sikkim and West Bengal |
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Benefits Of GI Tag
- Geographical indication tags are given to the products for
- Legally protecting the goods.
- Preventing unauthorised or illegal use of geographical indication tags by others.
- Helping customers in getting the original items that contain all the specific traits.
- Promoting the economic prosperity of manufacturers/ producers of items under GI tags. Items with GI tags get enhanced demand in national as well as international markets.