Source: The post is based on the article “Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag” published in AIR on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. What is Mircha Rice? Mircha rice is grown in West Champaran District, Bihar. The size… Continue reading Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
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GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Sohrai Khovar painting and Telia Rumal. Facts: Sohrai Khovar: It is a traditional and ritualistic mural painting practised by local tribal women in Hazaribagh,Jharkhand. It is mostly practised during local harvest and marriage seasons using local, naturally available soils of different colours available in… Continue reading GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal
Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Kashmir saffron gets GI tag
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Kashmir saffron. Facts: Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai: It is peanut candy made in southern parts of Tamil Nadu.The candy is prepared from groundnut and jaggery. Uniqueness: a) Water is exclusively used from the river Thamirabarani and b) Production process is done… Continue reading Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Kashmir saffron gets GI tag
GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Manipur Black Rice and Gorakhpur Terracotta. Facts: Manipur Black Rice: Black rice locally known as chakhao is grown in the plains and hills of Manipur.It owes its colour to natural black pigments called anthocyanins. It is normally eaten during community feasts and is served… Continue reading GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta
GI Tag For Darjeeling Green, White Tea
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Green Tea and White Tea of Darjeeling. Facts: About Green Tea and White Tea: Green Tea and White Tea are made from the same tea leaves of Camellia sinensis. Green tea leaves are processed less than black but more than white tea. The lack… Continue reading GI Tag For Darjeeling Green, White Tea
Srivilliputhur palkova bags GI tag
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Srivilliputhur palkova. Facts: About Srivilliputhur palkova: Srivilliputhur palkova is a sweet made from cow milk and sugar. The palkova is manufactured in and around the municipality of Srivilliputtur in Virudhunagar district,Tamil Nadu. Additional information: About the geographical indication(GI) tag: A geographical indication(GI) is a… Continue reading Srivilliputhur palkova bags GI tag
