West Bengal — GI Tags

West Bengal received 23 new GI tags, taking its total to 59, ranking third nationally after Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu according to the source.

Important products

• Jalbhora Sandesh
• Monohara Sandesh
• Mecha Sandesh
• Santiniketan Batik
• Santiniketan Ektara
• Krishnanagar Clay Dolls
• Purulia Lac Craft
• Murshidabad Silk
• Nolen Gur
• Kanakchur Popped Rice

UPSC Concept — GI

A Geographical Indication identifies goods whose quality, reputation or characteristics are linked to a specific geographical origin.

GS-III: IPR + traditional knowledge + rural economy.