What is GI tag
- GI ----> Geographical Indications of goods this tag is enacted by the Parliment assented on 30 december 1999 , GI tag is a sui generis act of parliment of india for protection of geographical indications in india .
- Geographical Indication of goods is nothing but authentication of products either grown or produced from a specific geographical location or place of origin.
- GI Tag typically conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness of the product largley attributed to products geographical origin.
- The GI Tag also protects goods from copy right violation and put an end to illegal trade of spurious goods in the name of original products .
How do you get GI Tag?
- If u have come across any products that deserve GI Tag , such produts must first be reported to Bio-centre of the Horticulture department located on Bannerghatta road at Hulimavu, Bengaluru.
- The expert will examine the product as per the parameters set by GI register , Subsequently it will be enrolled in the application and registered with the GI registry in Chennai.
- Thereafter the products will be notified through an official gazette and if there are no objections ,An expert committee will submit a report to the registrar for award of GI Tag.
â??Is GI Tag valid for entire life?
- Though people normally think so, the actual validity of GI products is only 10-years ,Subsequently the applicants have to resubmit application extending GI tag,Depending on the circumstances , the GI registry will take a call whether the tag should be extended or not.
â??GI Tag products of Karnataka
- Mysuru:â?? Mysore silk (Handcraft) , Mysuru incense sticks (Manufacturing) , Mysuru betel leaves (Agri produce) , Nanjanagudu banana (Agri produce) , Mysuru jasmine (Agri produce) , Rosewood carvings (Handicraft) , Mysuru sandal oil (Manufacturing) , Mysuru sandal soap (Manufacturing) , Traditional painting (Handicraft) , Ganjifa art (Handicraft).
- Bengaluru Rural: Bengaluru Blue Grapes (Agri produce) and Bengaluru Red Onion (Agri produce).
- Kodagu: Green Cardamom (Agri produce) and Coorg Mandarin-Oranges (Agri produce).
- Ramanagara: Chennapattana wooden toys (Handicraft).
- Chikkaballapura: Devanahalli pumello.
- Chitradurga: Sarees of Molaklmur (Handicraft).
- Ballari: Hadagali jasmine (Agri produce) and Red banana of Kamalapura (Agri produce) and Banjara embroidery of sandur (Handicraft).
- Dharward; Peda (food) and Navalagunda durries (blanket).
- Bagalkot: Llakal sarees (Handicraft).
- Haveric: Byadagi Red Chilli (Agri produce).
- Koppal: Toys of kinnala (Handicraft).
- Shivamogga: Appe Midi (Tender Mango) of Sagar (Agri produce).
- Udupi: Udupi jasmine (Agri produce) and Udupi Mattagulla (bringal) (Agri produce).
- Dakshina Kannada: Malabar Arabic Coffee (Agri produce) and Malabar Robusta Coffee (Agri produce).
- Benifits of GI Tag: GI Tag helps the producers to differentiate their products from competing products in the mark , It enables the producers to build a reputation and goodwill around their products, Which often fetch a premium price.The products help in export earning , promotion of tourism , cultural heritage and national identity.
