Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
| State | Product | Description |
| Odisha | Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree) | The incorporation of silver filigree into jewellery dates back to around 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia, and it is still practised today as Telkari work. It was introduced to Cuttack from Persia via Indonesia.
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| West Bengal | Banglar muslin (Traditional Handloom Craft) | Banglar muslin is a traditional handloom craft made of cotton.
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| Andhra Pradesh | Narasapur Crochet Lace Products | Crochet lace products were introduced to Narasapur by missionaries.
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| Madhya Pradesh | Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun (Garlic) | Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun refers to garlic from Ratlam, known for its unique taste and aroma.
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| Assam | Majuli Mask and Majuli Manuscript Painting | Majuli Mask and Majuli Manuscript Painting are traditional art forms from Majuli, Assam.
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| Tripura | Risa Textile | Risa Textile is a traditional tribal attire from Tripura, known for its vibrant designs and cultural significance
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| Telangana | Hyderabad Lac Bangles | Lac bangles made in Hyderabad are known for their intricate designs and craftsmanship.
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| Gujarat | Kutch Rogan Craft | Rogan Craft from Kutch is an ancient art form involving the use of castor oil and pigments to create intricate designs on fabric.
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| Gujarat | Ambaji White Marble | Ambaji White Marble is formed when limestone is re-crystallized under the earth’s crust, known for its purity and durability.
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About GI Tags:
A Geographical Indication (GI) is a designation used on products with a specific geographical origin, indicating qualities or reputation linked to that origin. Internationally recognized under the Paris Convention, GI is part of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), covered by the WTO’s TRIPS Agreement, Madrid Agreement, and Lisbon Agreement.
In India, GI registration is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act of 1999. Administered by the Registrar of Geographical Indications (RGI), it identifies agricultural, natural, or manufactured goods, providing legal protection for 10 years, renewable. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, oversees GI registration, offering protection against unauthorized use, promoting exports, and ensuring quality and distinctiveness.
