New Delhi/IBNS: The total number of GI Tags in India now stands at 432 with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala holding the maximum number of GI Tags, according to the Ministry of Commerce Industry.
The new items that have been given GI Tag include Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, RaktseyKarpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra etc. have been given the coveted GI Tags.
Several initiatives have been undertaken by DPIIT in collaboration with various stakeholders where exclusive GI products showcased Indian tradition, culture and enterprising activities under a single umbrella, the ministry said.
GI Pavilion (Aahar 2022) at ITPO, New Delhi for five days (26th -30th April 2022), India GI fair (26th-28th Aug 2022) was organized at the India Expo Center and Mart, Greater Noida.
A weekly GI Mahotsav was conducted (16th -21st October 2022) at the Trade facilitation Center, Varanasi. An exclusive GI pavilion was set up at IITF 2022 which was organized by ITPO from 14th -27th November 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Further, giving a boost to building up cross-cultural societies within the country, such activities will not only promote the transfer of diverse products amongst the states but will also contribute to building a better vibrant cultural society in the future.
Recently, the government has supported the promotion of GIs by approving an expenditure of Rs 75 Crores for 03 years for the promotion at awareness programmes, the ministry added.
