Uttar Pradesh Tops India in GI-Tagged Products
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Current News | Uttar Pradesh retains its lead with the highest number of GI-tagged products in India, totaling 75. |
| New Additions | Six new GI-tagged products in Uttar Pradesh include: |
| 1. Tirangi Barfi from Kashi | |
| 2. Banaras Metal Casting Craft | |
| 3. Lakhimpur Kheri Tharu Embroidery | |
| 4. Bareilly Cane and Bamboo Craft | |
| 5. Bareilly Zardozi Craft | |
| 6. Pilkhuwa Hand Block Print Textile | |
| Historical Context | Tirangi Barfi was used by freedom fighters during the Quit India Movement. |
| Comparison with Other States | Tamil Nadu follows Uttar Pradesh with 58 GI-tagged products. |
| About GI Tag | - A GI tag is a name or sign used on products specific to a geographical location. |
| - Ensures only authorized users or residents can use the product name. | |
| - Protects products from being copied or imitated. | |
| - Valid for 10 years. | |
| - Overseen by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. | |
| Legal Framework | - Governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. |
| - Aligned with the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). | |
| - Acknowledged in Articles 1(2) and 10 of the Paris Convention. |