{"id":366310,"date":"2026-06-29T17:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=366310"},"modified":"2026-06-29T17:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:03:42","slug":"new-gi-tag-crops-of-madhya-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/new-gi-tag-crops-of-madhya-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong>\u00a0Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, providing legal recognition to their authenticity, quality, and traditional agricultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"red-h2-box\"><strong>About New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> have received the <strong>Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They are <strong>Sitahi Kutki (Sitahi Minor Millet), Nagdaman Kutki (Nagdaman Minor Millet), Baigani Arhar (Dindori Pigeon Pea), and Mahakoshal Chhatriya Chawal (Chhatriya Paddy).<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sitahi Kutki and Nagdaman Kutki (Minor Millets):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: These traditional minor millet varieties are <strong>cultivated in the Dindori region of Madhya Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Association:<\/strong> <strong>The Baiga and Gond tribes<\/strong> have <strong>preserved their native seeds for generations<\/strong> and have mainly cultivated them for <strong>self-consumption.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features:<\/strong> These varieties are <strong>naturally organic and climate-resilient.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>They are rich in <strong>dietary fibre, complex carbohydrates, antioxidants,<\/strong> and essential minerals such as <strong>iron<\/strong>, <strong>potassium, and magnesium.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>They also have a <strong>low Glycemic Index.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: Their high nutritional value and climate resilience make them important traditional crops with strong health benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baigani Arhar (Dindori Pigeon Pea):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Baigani Arhar originates from the <strong>Dindori region.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Association:<\/strong> It is deeply linked with the <strong>heritage of the Baiga tribe<\/strong> and is cultivated <strong>using traditional organic practices.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: It has <strong>high natural protein content,<\/strong> a distinct sweet flavour.\n<ul>\n<li>It has a <strong>shorter maturation cycle<\/strong> (5\u20136 months)<br \/>\n, and requires <strong>less cooking time.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: It is valued for its high nutritional content, including <strong>dietary fibre, iron, calcium, and B-complex vitamins.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mahakoshal Chhatriya Chawal (Chhatriya Paddy):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: This <strong>traditional rice variety originates from Jabalpur and Katni districts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: It is known for its distinct aroma, taste, local adaptability, and retains its <strong>bran layer with vitamin B1(thiamine), minerals, and healthy fats.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Importance<\/strong>: The crop is recognised for its culinary excellence and balanced nutritional profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News:\u00a0Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, providing legal recognition to their authenticity, quality, and traditional agricultural heritage. About New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. 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