- In a significant recognition of local craftsmanship and agricultural heritage, the Geographical Indication (GI) Tags have been bestowed upon Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir)Chikri Wood Craft from Rajouri district and the prized Mushqbudji Rice variety from Anantnag district.
- These labels signify the unique nature and exceptional qualities of these products, tracing their origins to specific regions.
- This achievement is a result of a collaborative effort involving NABARD, the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, and the Department of Agriculture, commencing in December 2020.
- Hailing from the elevated landscapes of Kashmir, particularly Anantnag district, Mushqbudji Rice takes center stage as a premium aromatic short bold rice variety.
- When cooked, this rice dazzles with a captivating fusion of flavor, aroma, and sensory properties that are truly distinct.
Geographical indication
- The full meaning of GI is Geographical Indication. GI Tag is a symbol, which is mainly given to link a product with its region of origin.
- GI tag describes the specialty of the product. Simply put, the GI tag tells where a particular product is produced or where it is made.
- It is given only to those products, which are characteristic of their region, say that they are produced or made only in that region.
- The Parliament of India implemented ‘Geographical Indications of Goods’ in the year 1999 under the Registration and Protection Act.
- GI tag was started in 2003. In the year 2004, the first GI tag was given to Darjeeling tea of West Bengal.