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Kandhamal Haldi likely to get GI tag
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Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi is likely to receive GI tag as the Geographical Indications Journal has advertised its application seeking objections.
Important Facts
About Kandhamal Haldi
- Kandhamal Haldi is a member of the Curcuma botanical group, which is a part of the ginger family whose botanical name is Curcuma Longa. It is known for its medicinal values
- The crop is cultivated in Kandhamal, a district in Odisha which is centrally located and whose geographical area is hilly and covered with forest.
3.Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing (KASAM) in its application had stated that turmeric is the main cash crop of the poor tribal farmers of the district.
- Further Kandhamal turmeric is organically produced and is sustainable in adverse climate conditions
Additional Information
What is Geographical Indication (GI)?
A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
About Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999:
- It was enacted after the ratification of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
- The Act prescribes uniform standards for the protection of geographical indication and govern GI registrations and goods
