Uttarakhand Leads with 18 GI Tags in a Single Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Uttarakhand became the first state to receive 18 GI tags in a single day. |
| Date | December 4, 2023 |
| Location | Chief Sevak Sadan, Chief Minister's residence, Uttarakhand |
| Chief Minister | Pushkar Singh Dhami |
| Total GI Tags in State | 27 (18 new + 9 previously awarded) |
| New GI Tagged Products | Uttarakhand Chola, Jhangora, Mandua, Red Rice, Almora Lakhori Chilli, Berinag Tea, Burans Sharbat, Ramnagar (Nainital) litchi, Ramgarh Aadu, Malta, Pahari Tor, Gahath, Kalah Bhatt, Bichhubati Fabric, Nainital Mangbatti, Rangoli Pichoda, Chamoli Raman Masks, Kitai Wood Carving |
| Previously Tagged | Tejpat, Basmati rice, Aipan art, Munsiyari white kidney beans, Ringal craft, Thulma, Bhotiya dan, Chura oil, copper products |
| Historical Significance | First time in 20 years (since GI law enacted in 2003) that 18 products of a state received GI tags simultaneously. |
| Upcoming Event | State-level GI Tag Mahotsav in Dehradun from January 12 to 18, 2024 |
| Government Initiative | 'One District, Two Products' scheme to identify and develop local products in all 13 districts. |
| Objective | Promote self-employment, traditional industries, and global recognition for local products. |