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Geographical Indication (GI) tag
GI tag is a tag or a sign given to the products that have their
origin from a specific geographical location.
GI tagging in India is governed by Geographical Indications of
Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
GI tags in India are issued by the Geographical Indication
Registry under the Department of Promotion of Industry and
Internal Trade(DPIIT) , Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
GI tags are given in compliance with the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) agreement on Trade Related aspects of
Intellectual Propert Rights (TRIPS).
GI tag can be given to any product having some specific
characters originating from a specific geographical area. The
product can be agricultural, natural or manufactured in
nature.
The system of giving GI tags in India was started on 15th
September 2003, and the first product to get a GI tag in India
was Darjeeling Tea from West Bengal.
GI tag remains valid for 10 years, after which it has to be
renewed.
Benefits of GI Tagging
GI tagging helps in;
✓ Providing legal protection
✓ Prevention against unauthorised use,
✓ Boosting exports,
✓ Verifying authenticity of products.
List Of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in Jammu
Kashmir (JK)
The products that have received GI tags in Jammu Kashmir
are listed below:
➢ Pashmina
➢ Saffron
➢ Hand knitted carpet
➢ Kani shawl
➢ Khatamband
➢ Walnut wood carving
➢ Paper Machie
➢ Sozani craft
➢ Sulai Honey
➢ Bhaderwah Rajmah
➢ Mushqbudji rice
➢ Basholi Paintings
➢ Basoli Pashmina Woolen Products
➢ Rajouri Chikri woodcraft
➢ Kaladi
➢ Kishtwar Saffron
➢ Anardana
➢ Gucchi
Pashmina (2008_09)
Pashm is a persian word meaning “wool”.
Pashmina is one of the finest and highest quality wool in
world.
Pashmina is obtained from Chanthang goat/Kel goat
(scientific name = capra hircus) domesticated in Ladakh.
Saffron (2020_21)
Scientific name = Crocus Sativus.
It is one of the costliest spices in the world.
It is grown on Pampore Karewa in Kashmir.
Its cultivation is known as Golden Zest in Indian agriculture.
It has been referred to as “Bahukam” in ancient Sanskrit
Literature.
Hand Knitted Carpet(2016_17)
Carpet industry was introduced by Sultan Zain ul Abideen
in Kashmir. He brought trainers from Persia and Central Asia
to train Kahsmiri locals.
The process of knitting carpets is called Qaleen Baffi in
local language.
Kani Shawl(2008_09)
Kani shawls are woven over looms using wooden needles.
They are different from Sozni shawls in the sense that Sozni
shawls are needle woven.
It is made from Pashmina.
Kani shawls take three months to three years to get
completed.
It is mainly crafted in Kanihama area of Kashmir, and hence
the name.
Khatamband (2011_12)
Khatamband is a very intricate woodwork done on ceilings.
It is done using thin panels of pine wood or walnut wood, cut
into geometrical shapes.
It was introduced by Shah-e-Hamdan in Kashmir.
Walnut Wood Carving (2011_12)
It is believed to have been introduced by Sheikh Hamza
Makhdoom during the reign of Sultan Zain ul Abideen.
It is an ornamental and delicate crafting process and is used
to make and carve tables, jewelry boxes, trays, etc.
Wood or walnut wood, cut into geometrical shapes.
Paper Machie (2011_12)
Originated in Iran and introduced in Kashmir by Sultan Zain
ul Abideen.
Its Iranian name is Kari Qalamdane.
Paper Machie involves soaking a special type of paper in
water till the time it disintegrates. Then an adhesive is added
and it is then moulded into different shapes.
Sozni Craft (2008_09)
It is a unique needle embroidery done by women.
It is also called “dorukha” meaning two faced, as work is
done on both sides of a shawl.
Sulai Honey (2021)
It is an organic honey produced in Ramban district of Jammu
Kashmir.
It is extracted from bees feeding on nectar of Van Tulsi.
In 2015, PM Modi gifted Sulai honey to Queen Elizabeth
during his visit to Britain.
Bhaderwahi Rajma ( 2023)
Cultivated in Bhaderwah area of Jammu Kashmir.
It is smaller in size and has a distict texture and taste.
Basholi Paintings (2023)
It belongs to the Pahari Miniature painting school of
paintings.
These paintings depict a fusion of Hindu mythology, Mughal
miniature techniques and folk art of locals.
Basholi is a small town in district Kathua of JK.
Dr Hetman Goltz says that “Basholi paintings are among
the great achivements of Indians”.
The typical canvas for a Basholi paintings is an Ivory sheet
and their themes come from Shringara Literature.
Rambani Anardana (2024)
It is locally known as Dhruni.
These are the sun dried grains of wild sour pomegranate
(Punica Granatum).
Gucci (2023)
It is one of the most expensive mushrooms in the world.
It belongs to a species of fungus in the family
Morchellaceae.
It is known for its spongy, honeycombed head and savoury
flavour.
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