About GI Tags

What is a Geographical Indication (GI)?

GI identifies goods with unique qualities linked to their geographic origin, influenced by factors like soil, climate, and local skills.

What is a GI?

• It is an indication which identifies goods across the following segments: agricultural, handicraft, natural, manufactured or food stuffs originating or manufactured in the territory of a country, region or locality.
• Importantly, the said quality, reputation or other characteristic of such goods is essentially attributable to its Geographical origin.
• In India, GIs are governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999, a sui generis legislation enacted by India, consequent to joining the WTO-TRIPS agreement.

GIs of Karnataka: Fact File

Did you know?

• Home to exquisite products in India: 45 GI tags and 4 GI logos
• Pioneer in launching GI Policy in the country in 2019 to promote and protect artisanal products
• Karnataka, the GI Coffee Hub of India , prides in hosting 5 out of 7 nationwide registered GI coffee varieties
• The Palace City of Mysore, known for its ancient and royal history, splendour and gaiety, is the GI Hub of Karnataka and leads with 9 GI tagged products
• Mysore Silk holds the distinction of being the State's first registered GI
• Mysore Sandal Soap, world acclaimed, celebrates more than a century's rich heritage and aromatic excellence
• Dharwad Pedha is the first registered GI in the food segment in India and Karnataka

Composition of the GI Basket of Karnataka

GI Logos have been granted for Mysore Silk, Navalgund Durries, Karnataka Bronze and Ganjifa Cards of Mysore.

List of Registered Geographical Indications of Karnataka

As on date. Source: www.ipindia.gov.in