Himachal Pradesh Gets 8 New GI Tags

Why in News

Himachal Pradesh received:

8 new GI registrations

Total GI-tagged products increased:

9 → 17

New GI Products

Spiti

• Seabuckthorn / Chharma

Chamba

• Salooni Safed Makka

• Chamba Metal Art

Sirmaur

• Sirmauri Loiya

Kinnaur

• Kinnauri Topi

• Kinnauri Apple

• Kinnauri Jewellery

Mandi

• Sepuvadi

Important Institution

Registrations were facilitated by:

Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment — HIMCOSTE

UPSC Concept

What is a GI Tag?

A Geographical Indication identifies a product as originating from a particular geographical area where its:

• Quality

• Reputation

• Characteristics

are associated with that geographical origin.

Significance

GI tags support:

**Traditional knowledge

• Local artisans

• Rural economy

• Branding

• Export potential

• Cultural preservation**

GS Link

GS I: Culture
GS III: Agriculture, Rural Economy, Intellectual Property