Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize
Faster
A geographical indication right enables those who have the right to use the indication to
prevent its use by a third party whose product does not conform to the applicable standards.
For example, in the jurisdictions in which the Darjeeling geographical indication is protected,
producers of Darjeeling tea can exclude the use of the term “Darjeeling” for tea not grown in
their tea gardens or not produced according to the standards set out in the code of practice
for the geographical indication.
Significance of Geographical Indications for Competitive Exams
Geographical Indication is one of the hot question topics for almost all competitive exams
including UPSC Civil Services Prelims.
Knowledge of students on Indian culture and diversity is tested by different question formats
connected to GI tags – including ‘Match the following’ questions. As we have prepared this
compilation state-wise, we hope it would be very easy for students to connect different GI to
corresponding states.
GI tags – a requirement of the TRIPS agreement
● India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come
into force with effect from 15th September 2003.
● Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag.
In 2004, the famous beverage got recognition.
,Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: State-wise Compilation
This post is a compilation of Geographical Indication Tags (GI Tags) in India, arranged
state-wise. The state-wise compilation will help students to memorize the cultural identities
of a place faster.
,State-wise compilation of Geographical Indications
Andhra Pradesh
Sl.No. Geographical Indication Type
1. Srikalahasthi Kalamkari Handicraft
2. Kondapalli Bommalu Handicraft
3. Machilipatnam Kalamkari Handicraft
4. Budiiti Bell & Brass Craft Handicraft
5. Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Handicraft
6. Uppada Jamdani Sarees Handicraft
7. Tirupati Laddu[a] Foodstuff
8. Guntur Sannam Chilli Agricultural
, 9. Venkatagiri Sarees Handicraft
10. Bobbili Veena Handicraft
11. Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics Handicraft
12. Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Textile
Paavadas
13. Bandar Laddu Food Stuff
14. Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery Handicraft
15. Banganapalli Mangoes Agricultural
16. Durgi Stone Carvings Handicraft
17. Etikoppaka Toys Handicraft
18. Allagadda Stone Carvings Handicraft
Faster
A geographical indication right enables those who have the right to use the indication to
prevent its use by a third party whose product does not conform to the applicable standards.
For example, in the jurisdictions in which the Darjeeling geographical indication is protected,
producers of Darjeeling tea can exclude the use of the term “Darjeeling” for tea not grown in
their tea gardens or not produced according to the standards set out in the code of practice
for the geographical indication.
Significance of Geographical Indications for Competitive Exams
Geographical Indication is one of the hot question topics for almost all competitive exams
including UPSC Civil Services Prelims.
Knowledge of students on Indian culture and diversity is tested by different question formats
connected to GI tags – including ‘Match the following’ questions. As we have prepared this
compilation state-wise, we hope it would be very easy for students to connect different GI to
corresponding states.
GI tags – a requirement of the TRIPS agreement
● India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come
into force with effect from 15th September 2003.
● Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get the geographical indication tag.
In 2004, the famous beverage got recognition.
,Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: State-wise Compilation
This post is a compilation of Geographical Indication Tags (GI Tags) in India, arranged
state-wise. The state-wise compilation will help students to memorize the cultural identities
of a place faster.
,State-wise compilation of Geographical Indications
Andhra Pradesh
Sl.No. Geographical Indication Type
1. Srikalahasthi Kalamkari Handicraft
2. Kondapalli Bommalu Handicraft
3. Machilipatnam Kalamkari Handicraft
4. Budiiti Bell & Brass Craft Handicraft
5. Andhra Pradesh Leather Puppetry Handicraft
6. Uppada Jamdani Sarees Handicraft
7. Tirupati Laddu[a] Foodstuff
8. Guntur Sannam Chilli Agricultural
, 9. Venkatagiri Sarees Handicraft
10. Bobbili Veena Handicraft
11. Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics Handicraft
12. Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Textile
Paavadas
13. Bandar Laddu Food Stuff
14. Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery Handicraft
15. Banganapalli Mangoes Agricultural
16. Durgi Stone Carvings Handicraft
17. Etikoppaka Toys Handicraft
18. Allagadda Stone Carvings Handicraft
