Geographical indication (GI)

Geographical indication (GI) A geographical indication is a name or sign used on products which correspond to a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, food products, handicrafts and industrial products. Darjeeling tea was the first GI tagged product in India in - . In Tamilnadu, Kancheepuram silk, Coimbatore wetgrinder, Thanjavur paintings, Madurai Malli and Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil are GI tagged. XII Std Zoology Chapter XII Std Zoology Chapter Applications of Biotechnology