Geographical Indication GI Tag products from Assam and NE – (APSC Assam Geography Notes)

Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products from Assam and North East India
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Geographical Indication tagged products from Assam and North Eastern states

What is a geographical indication?

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. GI tag sign identify a product as originating in a given place. In addition, the qualities, characteristics or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin. There is a clear link between the product and its original place of production.

Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement. India has a expeditious and efficient G I tagging mechanism.

Assam

Registered GI: 

  • Muga Silk of Assam
  • Muga Silk of Assam (Logo)
  • Assam (Orthodox) Logo
  • Karbi Anglong Ginger
  • Tezpur Litchi
  • Joha Rice or Boka saul
  • Boka Chaul
  • Kaji Nemu
  • Chokuwa Rice of Assam
  • Judima wine

Pending GI: Sarthebari Bell Metal Craft

Meghalaya

Registered GI: Khasi Mandarin, Memong Narang

Pending GI: Larnai Clay Pottery

Manipur

Registered GI: Shaphee Lanphee, Wangkhei Phee, Moirang Phee, Kachai Lemon

Pending GI: Manipur Dolls and Toys Craft

Nagaland

Registered GI: Naga Mircha, Chakshesang Shawl, Naga Tree Tomato

Pending GI: Naga Cucumber

Arunachal Pradesh

Registered GI: Arunachal Orange

Pending GI: Monpa Wooden Mask

Mizoram

Registered GI: Mizo Chilli

Tripura

Registered GI: Tripura Queen Pineapple

Sikkim

Registered GI: Large Cardamom

Pending GI: Lepcha Handloom

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