Geographical Indications
Geographical Indications of India and Tamil Nadu, GI Tag Registration and Important Products
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Geographical Indications
GI Tagis a mark given to products manufactured in a specific geographical area. In IndiaGI Act 1999It is protected byTamil NaduIt is the state with highest number of GI Tags in India (55+ GI Tags).
๐ท๏ธ Geographical Landmarks of Tamil Nadu
๐ Tamil Nadu Main GI Tags Table
| GI Tag | Type | year | District/Area | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanchipuram silk | textile | 2005 | Kanchipuram | First TN GI, Lace |
| Thanjavur painting | Craft | 2007-08 | Thanjavur | Gold plate work |
| Palani Panchamirtam | Food | 2019 | Dindigul | First Temple Prasadam GI |
| Madurai Malli | Flowers | 2013 | Madurai | Fragrant |
| Dindigul lock | profession | 2014 | Dindigul | Lock City |
| Coimbatore Dam | Equipment | 2007 | Coimbatore | Wet Grinder |
โก Shortcuts - to remember
First TN GI Tags
- GaChipuram Pattu - 2005
- MrSavor Painting - 2007
- SeLum Pattu - 2007
Thanjavur GI Tags
- ohVyam - Thanjavur Painting
- ThArt Plate
- BMmm - Bobblehead Doll
Food GI Tags
- PanjSamirtham - Palani
- MonSal - Erode
- MalLi - Madurai
๐ก Important points for exam
- โ Tamil Nadu- Most GI Tags in India (55+), 1st
- โ Kanchipuram silk- 2005, TN to GI Tag
- โ Palani Panchamirtam- 2019, First Temple Prasadam GI
- โ Thanjavur- Painting, plate, toy (3 GI Tags)
- โ Dindigul- Lock City, Sirumalai Banana
- โ GI Act- 1999, GI Registry - Chennai
- โ GI protection period- 10 years (Renewable)
Major Geographical Landmarks of India
In India500+Geographical Indications are registered.Darjeeling Tea (2004)India's first GI Tag. States like Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra have also got many GI Tags.
๐บ๏ธ Major GI Tags by State
๐ Major GI Tags by State
| State | GI Tag | Type | year | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | Darjeeling Tea | Food | 2004 | First Indian GI |
| Karnataka | Mysore silk | textile | 2005 | Pure lace |
| Andhra | Tirupati laddu | Food | 2009 | Temple Prasadam |
| Kashmir | Kashmir Saffron | Masala | 2020 | Expensive |
| Maharashtra | Alphonsa Mango | fruit | 2018 | King of Mangoes |
| Kerala | Malabar pepper | Masala | 2007 | Black Gold |
โก Shortcuts - to remember
First GI Tags
- ThaRegaling - 2004 (First)
- InkSur Pattu - 2005
- GaChipuram Pattu - 2005
Temple Prasadam GI
- TheRuppati Laddu - 2009
- pJhani Panchamirtam - 2019
- ODisa Rasagulla - 2019
Silk GI Tags
- GaChipuram - Tamil Nadu
- InkSur - Karnataka
- PaNaras - UP
- SeLum - Tamil Nadu
๐ก Important points for exam
- โ Darjeeling Tea- 2004, India's first GI Tag
- โ GI Registry- Chennai (Controller General of Patents)
- โ GI Act- 1999, entered into force: 2003
- โ Protection period- 10 years (Renewable)
- โ Total GI Tags- 500+ (All over India)
- โ A high GI state- Tamil Nadu (55+)
- โ TRIPS Agreement- International protection through WTO
GI Tag Registration System & International Geographical Indications
GI Tag RegistrationIn IndiaGeographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999Administered byGI RegistryIt is in Chennai. InternationallyTRIPS Agreement (WTO)GI is protected by
๐ GI Tag Registration Process
๐ GI registration details
| Detail | Information | Note |
|---|---|---|
| GI Act | 1999 | Geographical Indications of Goods Act |
| came into effect | 2003 September 15 | GI Rules 2002 |
| GI Registry | Chennai | Guindy, Chennai |
| Application fee | โน5,000 | Form GI-1 |
| Protection period | 10 years | Renewable |
| Resistance period | 3 months | After publication |
| TRIPS Article | 22-24 | GI Protection |
โก Shortcuts - to remember
GI Key Years
- 1999- The GI Act was enacted
- 2003- came into force
- 2004- First GI (Darjeeling)
Registration steps
- VApplication
- bExamination
- VLambaram - Publication
- pDivu - Registration
- ThuSpit - Renewal
International GI
- ShamBain - France Wine
- ScottCh - Scottish Whisky
- seeMason - Italy Cheese
๐ก Important points for exam
- โ GI Act 1999- Entered into force: September 15, 2003
- โ GI Registry- Chennai, Controller General of Patents
- โ Protection period- 10 years, Renewable
- โ Application fee- โน5,000 (Form GI-1)
- โ TRIPS Agreement- Articles 22-24, WTO
- โ Champagne- World's first GI (France)
- โ Resistance period- 3 months (after publication)
Category wise & Latest GI Tags
GI Tags of India are registered under various categories –Agriculture, Handloom, Crafts, Food, Spicesetc. Several new GI Tags have been issued during 2023-2024.One District One Product (ODOP)The program helps in the development of GI.
๐ Category wise GI Tags
๐ Category wise GI count
| Type | Number (Approx) | Key products | Leading state |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐พ Agriculture | 150+ | Rice, fruits, spices | Kerala, AP |
| ๐ Textiles | 120+ | Silk and cotton sarees | Tamil Nadu, UP |
| ๐จ Crafts | 100+ | Painting, toy, metal | Karnataka, TN |
| ๐ฝ๏ธ Food | 80+ | Sweet, dairy product | WB, TN |
| ๐ต Drinks | 30+ | Tea, coffee | Assam, Karnataka |
| ๐ญ Misc | 20+ | Lock, weapon, skin | TN, Maharashtra |
โก Shortcuts - to remember
Top by category
- VVasayam - Kerala
- JVuli - Tamil Nadu
- armVerb - Karnataka
- UNavu - West Bengal
ODOP Project
- 2018- UP State Inception
- 2020- National expansion
GI State Line
- ThMilnadu - 55+ (1st)
- KRnataka - 50+ (2nd)
- MKharashtra - 45+ (3rd)
- KRala - 40+ (4th)
๐ก Important points for exam
- โ All India GI Tags- 500+ (2024)
- โ Tamil Nadu- 55+ GI Tags, Top in India
- โ ODOP Project- 2018 UP, 2020 National Expansion
- โ Agricultural GI- High number (150+)
- โ Textile GI- Tamil Nadu Front
- โ per year- Registration of 40-50 new GI Tags
- โ Kodaikanal Kurinji- 2023 New TN GI Tag
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