Banaras Tirangi Barfi
Origin: Banaras
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About GI Tags
The Journey of Heritage
What is the abbreviation of GI Tag?
GI stands for "Geographical Indications".
What does Geographical Indications Tag indicate?
A geographical area or a region indicating uniqueness in a product, which cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world with the exact qualities and specialties.
For what type of products, GI Tag is used?
Products that exhibit unique quality from a specific region due to traditional practices, vegetation, topography and have been in existence for centuries, exemplifying the heritage and culture of a region and its people.
What are GI Tagged products?
GI Tag is conferred for agricultural products, handlooms & textiles, foodstuffs, wine and spirit, and handicrafts.
GI Tag is given by whom?
The Indian Parliament passed Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act in December 1999. The Act is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who is also the Registrar of Geographical Indications.
How many GI tagged products are there in the world?
There are around 10,000 GI tagged products in the world. To name a few: Champagne from the Champagne region of France; Tequila from the city of Tequila, Mexico; Swiss made watches; Mozzarella cheese of Turkey; Parmesan-Reggiano cheese produced in the provinces of Parma and Reggio Emilia of Italy.
To a customer?
A product conferred with a GI tagged status answers all basic fundamental questions to you: place of origin, historical background, the product's origin, uniqueness attributed to that region, prescribed manufacturing or processing process, traditional and registered process, and most importantly ensures authenticity and quality negating false trade practices and bogus claims.
Products
Food Stuff
Banaras Thandai
Origin: Banaras
Jaunpur Imarti
Origin: Jaunpur
Banaras Lal Peda
Origin: Banaras
Agricultural
Chiraigaon Karonda of Varanasi
Origin: Varanasi
Banaras Lal Bharwamirch
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Pan (Betel Leaf)
Origin: Banaras
Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal)
Origin: Ramnagar
Banaras Langda Aam
Origin: Banaras
Adamchini Rice
Origin: Banaras
Handicraft
Banaras Metal Casting Craft
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Mural Painting
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Shehnai
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Tabla
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Hand Block Print
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Wood Carving
Origin: Banaras
Mirzapur Pital Bartan
Origin: Mirzapur
Banaras Zardozi
Origin: Banaras
Chunar Glaze Pottery
Origin: Chunar
Varanasi Soft Stone Jali Work
Origin: Varanasi
Ghazipur Wall-hanging
Origin: Ghazipur
Varanasi Glass Beads (Handicrafts)
Origin: Varanasi
Banaras Metal Repouse Craft (Handicrafts)
Origin: Banaras
Mirzapur Handmade Dari
Origin: Mirzapur
Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys
Origin: Varanasi
Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft
Origin: Banaras
Banaras Brocades and Sarees
Origin: Banaras
Hand Made Carpet of Bhadohi
Origin: Bhadohi
Natural
Chunar Balua Patthar (Natural)
Origin: Chunar