G.I.tag

Kashmir saffron gets GI tag - 

G.I. tags in India ?

  1. What is GI tag ? 
  2. Why is it  given ?
  3. What is its profit ?
  4. When it started ?
  5. Why it is in news?

We must have come across to such questions in our mind , so i thought i will tell you guys everything about GI tags .
G.I. full form - Geographical Indication (GI) .

 1.What is Geographical Indication ?

  • A geographical indication (GI tag) is a sign used  on products that have a specific geographic origin and they possess qualities / reputation that are due to that origin . 
In order to function as a GI tag , a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place .
2.Why is it given ?

  • It is an initiative of Government of India in  which our government is trying to brand a commodity based on their origin. 
This branding is required for better sale and it also ensures that a particular commodity is sold with a qualitative approach 
3.What is its profit ?

  • Basically its a branding of products in global level. It will directly help to the manufacturers and it will remove mediator.
  • From a consumers point of view , we will get what we will pay.We will get a branded thing for which we will pay , we won't get fooled now .
  • It also helps in rural development of a particular place.
  • It will be helpful for earning to small workers .

4.When it started ?

  • India as a member of  the World Trade Organisation (WTO) , enacted the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration & Protection ) Act,1999 has come into force with effect from 15th September 2003.
  • Darjeeling tea was 1st product to get GI tag in 2004.
More than 344 products in India have got GI tag till now .
5.Why it was in news ?

  • Today (02/05/2020) Kashmir saffron got GI tag .
  • Manipur Black rice Chak Hao got GI tag on (01/05/2020).
  • Gorakhpur  terracotta got GI tag on (01/05/2020).
SO I have provided the link of official site of government if you guys are intrested in checking the list of all products and also if you want to know the procedure of how to get GI tag , you can check in the given link below.
Link - http://www.ipindia.nic.in/registered-gls.htm

 Logo of GI tag in India -

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