Uttar Pradesh Leads India with 77 GI Tags
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prime Minister presented GI tags to 21 traditional products of Uttar Pradesh during his Varanasi visit. |
| Key Products | Varanasi: Banarasi Tabla, Banarasi Stuffed Chilli, Shehnai, Metal Casting Craft, Mural Painting, Red Peda, Thandai, Tricolor Barfi, Karonda of Chirgaon. Bareilly: Bareilly furniture, Zari Zardosi, Terracotta. Mathura: Sanjhi Craft. Other districts: Kathia wheat of Bundelkhand, Flute of Pilibhit, Wood Craft of Chitrakoot, Stone inlay work of Agra, Imarti of Jaunpur. |
| Total GI Tags in UP | Uttar Pradesh now has 77 GI tags, making it the top state in India. |
| Kashi Region | The Kashi region alone has 32 GI tagged products, making it one of the GI hubs of the world. |
| Importance of GI Tag | Provides legal protection against counterfeit products, increases credibility of original producers, enhances brand value, boosts exports, and creates new employment opportunities. |
| About GI Tag | A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a name or mark used on products from a specific geographical location. It ensures only authorised users in the region can use the product name and protects against imitation. |
| Validity | A registered GI tag is valid for 10 years. |
| Governing Body | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. |
| Legal Framework | Regulated by the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). |