Bharat GI — Geographical Indications

Key Facts

• Ministry of MSME + DPIIT signed an MoU.
• Objective: accelerate:
  • Commercialisation
  • Quality standardisation
  • Market access
    of Indian GI products.
• New initiative: “Bharat GI”.
• GI products to be promoted through:
  • ONDC
  • GeM
  • National/international trade events.
• Supports:
  • Artisans
  • Weavers
  • Producers
  • One District One Product (ODOP) ecosystem.

UPSC Concept — GI Tag

A Geographical Indication identifies a product whose quality, reputation or characteristics are essentially associated with a particular geographical origin.

Mains Link

GI → Local economy → Traditional knowledge → Rural employment → Cultural heritage → Exports