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Consider the following products: 1. Phulkari 2. Katarni Rice 3. Sirsi Supari 4. Chanderi As a now, Punjab has the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag for which of the above products?

Consider the following products: 1. Phulkari 2. Katarni Rice 3. Sirsi Supari 4. Chanderi As a now, Punjab has the Geographical Indicator (GI) tag for which of the above products? Correct Answer Only 1

The correct answer is Only 1.

Key Points

  • Phulkari
    • The Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation Ltd. applied for the GI tag to be given to 'Phulkari' in 2005 and it was awarded the certificate in 2010.
    • Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have the GI tag for 'phulkari'.
    • The word 'phulkari' literally means embroidery that contains intricate floral patterns.
    • It is traditionally done khaddar and is considered a symbol of festivity by the people.
    • The various types of Phulkaris are - bagh, Sheesha bagh, Ghunghat bagh, Darshan bagh, etc. Each bagh is meant for a specific ceremony or festivity.

Additional Information

  • Geographical Indications
    • The geographical indication tag given to a specific product that belongs to a particular location or origin ensures that only the registered authorised users can use the popular name.
    • The definition of GI is given under the Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
    • It defines GIs as - 'Indications which identify a god as originating in the territory of a member, or a region or a locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or characteristic of good is essentially attributable to its geographic origin.'
    • The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 came into effect in India on 15 September, 2003.

Important Points

  • The first product to get the GI tag in India was Darjeeling Tea.
  • Karnataka has the highest number of products with the GI tags followed by Tamil Nadu.
  • The GI tag is given by the Geographical Indication Registry for a period of 10 years after which it can be renewed.
  • Katarni Rice - Bihar
  • Sirsi Supari - Karnataka
  • Chanderi - Madhya Pradesh

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