A Geograpical Indication defined as the certain specific products which contain the special unique charactaristics and reputaion of the specific particular area. and this Geographical indication tag gives the intellectual property rights to the specific products with their Geographical origin. No one can use the products rights after the taking permission from the origin of the real GI indication.
An entrepreneur or a group of businesspeople from a specific region, state, or nation are issued a Geographical Indication (GI) label if they produce items of exceptional quality. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999 governs the issuance of these tags. However, it went into effect on September 15, 2003. The government unveiled four new GI tags in the year 2019.
India’s top 5 states with the most GI tags are Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala. The states with the most GI tags are Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, followed by Kerala with 35, Uttar Pradesh with 34, and Maharashtra with 31.
The main purpose of the GI Tag:-
The main and important aim to be implement of this GI Tag to protect the unauthorized use of another unregistered manufactures and sellers of the GI Tag products. and to prevent the piracy of the GI Tag products.
It offers a manufacturer of distinctive items coming from a specific region of the country legal security. The GI tag also enables buyers to obtain products of the highest caliber according to their preferences. Authenticity is guaranteed by the GI tag. A GI Tag on a manufacturer’s product is a sign that the goods they are producing are authentic.
By increasing product demand on both the domestic and foreign markets, it also strengthens and furthers the reputation of the companies who produce GI tag goods.
List of GI Tags as the updated in 2023:
Name of the product
Category of the product
State or Union Territory
Narasinghapettai nagaswaram
Handcrafted
Tamil Nadu
Dindigul Locks
Manufactured
Tamil Nadu
Idu Mishmi Textiles
Handicraft
Arunachal Pradesh
Khola Chilli
Agricultural
Goa
Srivilliputtur Palkova
Food Stuff
Tamil Nadu
Kaji Nemu
Agricultural
Assam
Kandangi Saree
Handicraft
Tamil Nadu
Kashmir Saffron
Agriculture
Jammu & Kashmir
Kandhamal Haladi
Agricultural
Odisha
Manipuri Black Rice
Food Stuff
Manipur
Hmaram
Handicraft
Mizoram
Ngotekherh
Handicraft
Mizoram
Kodaikanal Malai Poondu
Agricultural
Tamil Nadu
Rasagola
Food Stuff
Odisha
Palani Panchamirtham
Food Stuff
Tamil Nadu
Pawndum
Handicraft
Mizoram
Tawlhlohpuan
Handicraft
Mizoram
Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila)
Agricultural
Kerala
Gulbarga Tur Dal
Agricultural
Karnataka
Mizo Puanchei
Handicraft
Mizoram
List of all GI Tag of all states of India:-
List Of GI Tags in Andhra Pradesh
S.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 Paavadas
Textile
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
19.
Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
Agricultural
List Of GI Tags in Arunachal Pradesh
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Arunachal Orange
Agricultural
2.
Idu Mishmi Textile
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Assam
Sr.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Assam (Orthodox) Logo
Agricultural
2.
Muga Silk of Assam (Logo)
Handicraft
3.
Muga Silk
Handicraft
4.
Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger
Agricultural
5.
Tezpur Litchi
Agricultural
6.
Joha Rice
Agricultural
7.
Boka Chaul
Agricultural
8.
Kaji Nemu
Agricultural
9.
Chokuwa Rice
Agricultural
10.
Gamosa
Handloom
List Of GI Tags in Bihar
S.No.
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Madhubani paintings Handicraft
Handicraft
2.
Applique – Khatwa Patch Work of Bihar
Handicraft
3.
Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar Handicraft
Handicraft
4.
Bhagalpur Silk Handicraft
Handicraft
5.
Sikki Grass Products
Handicraft
6.
Khatwa Patch Work Logo
Handicraft
7.
Sikki Grass Products Logo
Handicraft
8.
Sujini Embroidery Logo
Handicraft
9.
Bhagalpuri Zardalu
Handicraft
10.
Katarni Rice
Agricultural
11.
Magahi Paan
Agricultural
12.
Shahi Litchi
Agricultural
13.
Silao Khaja
Food Stuff
List Of GI Tags in Chhattisgarh
S.No.
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Bastar Dhokra
Handicraft
2.
Bastar Wooden Craft
Handicraft
3.
Bastar Iron Craft
Handicraft
4.
Bastar Dhokra (Logo)
Handicraft
5.
Champa Silk Saree and Fabrics
Handicraft
6.
Jeeraphool
Agriculture
List Of GI Tag in National Capital Territory Of Delhi
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Basmati rice
Agriculture
List Of GI Tags in Goa
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Feni
Manufactured
2
Khola chilli
Agriculture
List Of GI Tags in Gujarat
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Agates of Cambay
Handicraft
2
Agates of Cambay – Logo
Handicraft
3
Bhalia wheat
Agriculture
4
Gir kesar mango
Agriculture
5
Jamnagari Bandhani
Handicraft
6
Kachchh shawls
Handicraft
7
Kutch embroidery
Handicraft
8
Kutch embroidery – Logo
Handicraft
9
Patan patola
Handicraft
10
Pethapur printing blocks
Manufactured
11
Rajkot patola
Handicraft
12
Sankheda furniture
Handicraft
13
Sankheda furniture – Logo
Handicraft
14
Surat zari craft
Handicraft
15
Tangaliya shawl
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Himachal Pradesh
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Kullu ShawL (Logo)
Textile
2.
Kangra Tea
Agricultural
3.
Chamba Rumal
Handicraft
4.
Kinnauri Shawl
Handicraft
5.
Kullu Shawl
Handicraft
6.
Kangra Paintings
Handicraft
7.
Basmati
Agricultural
8.
Himachali Kaala Zeera
Agricultural
9.
Himachali Chulli Oil
Manufactured
List Of GI Tags in Jammu and Kashmir
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Gucchi mushroom
Agriculture
2
Kani shawl
Handicraft
3
Kashmiri hand knotted carpet
Handicraft
4
Kashmir paper mache
Handicraft
5
Kashmir Pashmina
Handicraft
6
Kashmir sozani craft
Handicraft
7
Kashmir walnut wood carving
Handicraft
8
Kashmir saffron
Agriculture
9
Khatamband
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Jharkhand
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Sohrai – Khovar paintings
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Karnataka
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Byadgi chilli
Agriculture
2.
Kinnal Toys
Handicraft
3.
Mysore Agarbathi
Manufactured
4.
Bangalore Blue Grapes
Agriculture
5.
Mysore Pak
Sweets
6.
Bangalore Rose Onion
Agriculture
7.
Coorg orange
Agriculture
8.
Mysore silk
Handicraft
9.
Bidriware
Handicraft
10.
Channapatna Toys & Dolls
Handicraft
11.
Mysore Rosewood Inlay
Handicraft
12.
Mysore Sandalwood Oil
Manufactured
13.
Mysore Sandal Soap
Manufactured
14.
Kasuti Embroidery
Handicraft
15.
Mysore Traditional Paintings
Handicraft
16.
Mysore betel leaf
Agricultural
17.
Nanjanagud Banana
Agricultural
18.
Mysore Jasmine
Agricultural
19.
Udupi Jasmine
Agricultural
20.
Hadagali Jasmine
Agricultural
21.
Ilkal saree
Handicraft
22.
Navalgund Durries
Handicraft
23.
Karnataka Bronze Ware
Handicraft
24.
Molakalmuru Sarees
Handicraft
25.
Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee
Agricultural
26.
Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee
Agricultural
27.
Coorg Green Cardamom
Agricultural
28.
Dharwad Pedha
Foodstuff
29.
Coorg Orange
Agricultural
30.
Malabar Pepper
Agricultural
31.
Ganjifa Cards of Mysore
Handicraft
32.
Devanahalli Pomello
Agricultural
33.
Appemidi Mango
Agricultural
34.
Kamalapur Red Banana
Agricultural
35.
Sandur Lambani Embroidery
Handricrafts
36.
Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal
Agricultural
37.
Karnataka Bronzeware Logo
Handicraft
38.
Ganjifa Cards of Mysore Logo
Handicraft
39.
Navalgund Durries Logo
Handicraft
40.
Guledgudd Khana
Handicraft
41.
Udupi Sarees
Handicraft
42.
Mysore Silk Logo
Handicraft
43.
Kolhapuri Chappal
Handicraft
44.
Coorg Arabica Coffee
Agricultural
45.
Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee
Agricultural
46.
Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee
Agricultural
47.
Sirsi Supari
Agricultural
48.
Gulbarga Tur Dal
Agricultural
GI Tags of Haryana
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Basmati
Agricultural
2.
Phulkari
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Kerala
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Chanderi Fabric
Handicraft
2.
Leather Toys of Indore
Handicraft
3.
Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh
Handicraft
4.
Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh (Logo)
Handicraft
5.
Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh
Handicraft
6.
Chanderi Sarees
Handicraft
7.
Nagpur Orange
Agriculture
8.
Leather Toys of Indore Logo
Handicraft
9.
Ratlami Sev
Food Stuff
10.
Bagh Prints Logo
Food Stuff
11.
Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat
Food Stuff
12.
Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics
Handicraft
13
Chinnor Rice GI Tag
Rice | Food
List Of GI Tags in Madhya Pradesh
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Bagh prints of Madhya Pradesh
Handicraft
2
Bagh prints of Madhya Pradesh – Logo
Handicraft
3
Bell metal wares of Datia and Tikamgarh
Handicraft
4
Bell metal wares of Datia and Tikamgarh – Logo
Handicraft
5
Chanderi fabric
Handicraft
6
Leather toys of Indore
Handicraft
7
Leather toys of Indore – Logo
Handicraft
8
Maheshwar sarees and fabrics
Handicraft
9
Ratlami Sev
Food stuff
List Of GI Tags in Maharashtra
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Solapuri Chaddar
Handicraft
2.
Solapur Terry Towel
Handicraft
3.
Nagpur Orange
Agricultural
4.
Puneri Pagadi
Handicraft
5.
Nashik valley wine
Manufactured
6.
Paithani Sarees and Fabrics
Handicraft
7.
Mahabaleshwar Strawberry
Agricultural
8.
Nashik Grapes
Agricultural
9.
Nashik Grapes
Agricultural
10.
Kolhapur Jaggery
Agricultural
11.
Warli Paintings
Handicraft
12.
Ajara Ghansal Rice
Agricutural
13.
Mangalwedha Jowar
Agricultural
14.
Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum
Agricultural
15.
Waghya Ghevada
Agricultural
16.
Navapur Tur Dal
Agricultural
17.
Vengurla Cashew
Agricultural
18.
Lasalgaon Onion
Agricultural
19.
Sangli Raisins
Agricultural
20.
Beed Custard Apple
Agricultural
21.
Jalna Sweet Orange
Agricultural
22.
Waigaon Turmeric
Agricultural
23.
Purandar Fig
Agricultural
24.
Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal
Agricultural
25.
Solapur Pomegranate
Agricultural
26.
Bhiwapur Chilli
Agricultural
27.
Ambemohar Rice
Agricultural
28.
Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo
Agricultural
29.
Jalgaon Banana
Agricultural
30.
Marathwada Kesar Mango
Agricultural
31.
Karvath Kati Sarees and Fabrics
Handicraft
32.
Alphonso
Agricultural
33.
Sangli Turmeric
Agricultural
34.
Kolhapuri Chappal
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Manipur
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Shaphee Lanphee
Textile
2.
Wangkhei Phee
Textile
3.
Moirang Phee
Textile
4.
Kachai Lemon
Agricultural
5.
Chak Hao
Agricultural
6
Judima Wines ( Of Dimasa Tribals of Assam )
Beverage
7
Sirarakhing Chili
Agriculture
8
Red Oranges
Agriculture
List Of GI Tags in Meghalaya
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Khasi mandarin
Agriculture
2
Memong Narang
Agriculture
List Of GI Tags in Mizoram
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Hmaram
Handicraft
2
Mizo Chilli
Agriculture
3
Mizo Puanchei
Handicraft
4
Ngotekherh
Handicraft
5
Pawndum
Handicraft
6
Tawla Lohan
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Nagaland
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Chakhesang shawl
Handicraft
2
Naga mircha
Agriculture
3
Naga tree tomato
Agriculture
List Of GI Tags in Odisha
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Kotpad Handloom fabric
Handicraft
2.
Orissa Ikat
Handicraft
3.
Konark Stone Carving
Handicraft
4.
Pattachitra
Handicraft
5.
Pipili Applique Work
Handicraft
6.
Khandua Saree and Fabrics
Handicraft
7.
Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics
Handicraft
8.
Ganjam Kewda Rooh
Agricultural
9.
Ganjam Kewda Flower
Agricultural
10.
Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics
Handicraft
11.
Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics
Handicraft
12.
Bomkai Saree & Fabrics
Handicraft
13.
Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics
Handicraft
14.
Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree& Joda
Handicraft
15.
Odisha Pattachitra (Logo)
Textile
16.
Araku Valley Arabica Coffee
Textile
17.
Kandhamal Haladi
Agricultural
18.
Odisha Rasagolla
Food Stuff
List Of GI Tags in Puducherry
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Tirukanur Papier Mache craft
Handicraft
2
Villianur terracotta works
Handicraft
List Of GI Tags in Rajasthan
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Kota Doria
Handicraft
2.
Blue Pottery of Jaipur
Handicraft
3.
Molela Clay Work
Handicraft
4.
Kathputlis of Rajasthan
Handicraft
5.
Sanganeri Hand Block Printing
Handicraft
6.
Bikaneri Bhujia
Agricultural
7.
Kota Doria (Logo)
Handicraft
8.
Phulkari*
Handicraft
9.
Bagru Hand Block Print
Handicraft
10.
Thewa Art Work
Handicraft
11.
Makrana marble
Natural Goods
12.
Molela Clay Work of Rajasthan Logo
Handicraft
13.
Blue Pottery of Jaipur Logo
Handicraft
14.
Kathputlis of Rajasthan Logo
Handicraft
15.
Pokaran Pottery
Handicraft
16
Sojat Mehndi
Agricultual
List Of GI Tags in Sikkim
S.no
Geographical Indications
Category
1
Sikkim large cardamom
Agriculture
List Of GI Tags in Tamil Nadu
S.No
Geographical Indication
Type
1.
Salem Fabric
Handicraft
2.
Kancheepuram Silk
Handicraft
3.
Bhavani Jamakkalam
Handicraft
4.
Madurai Sungudi
Handicraft
5.
Coimbatore Wet Grinder
Manufactured
6.
Thanjavur Paintings
Handicraft
7.
Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil
Handicraft
8.
Thanjavur Art Plate
Handicraft
9.
E. I. Leather
Manufactured
10.
Salem silk
Handicraft
11.
Kovai Cora Cotton
Handicraft
12.
Arani Silk Handicraft
Handicraft
13.
Swamimalai Bronze Icons
Agricultural
14.
Eathomozhy Tall Coconut
Agricultural
15.
Thanjavur Doll Handicraft
Handicraft
16.
Nilgiri(Orthodox) Logo
Agricultural
17.
Virupakshi Hill Banana
Agricultural
18.
Sirumalai Hill Banana
Agricultural
19.
Madurai Malli
Agricultural
20.
Pattamadai Pai (‘Pattamadai Mat’)
Handicraft
21.
Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (‘Nachiarkoil Lamp’)
Handicraft
22.
Chettinad Kottan
Handicraft
23.
Toda Embroidery t
Handicraft
24.
Thanjavur Veenai
Handicraft
25.
Malabar Pepper
Agricultural
26.
Thanjavur Art Plate Logo
Handicraft
27.
Swamimalai Bronze Icons Logo
Handicraft
28.
Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil Logo
Handicraft
29.
Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture
Handicraft
30.
Erode Manjal(Erode Turmeric)
Agricultural
31.
Thirubuvanam Silk Sarees
Handicraft
32.
Kodaikanal Malai Poondu
Agricultural
33.
Palani Panchamirtham
Food Stuff
34.
Dindigul Locks
Manufactured
35.
Kandangi Sarees
Handicraft
36.
Sirivilliputtur Palakova
Foodstuff
37.
Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai
Foodstuff
38.
Thanjavur Pith Works
Handicraft
39.
Arumbavur Wood Carvings
Handicraft
40
Karuppur kalamkari paintings
Dye-painted figurative and patterned cloth ( Painting )