Topic
geographical indication
Regulations & Compliance NABARD facilitates GI registration for 28 new traditional products across India
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has facilitated Geographical Indication (GI) registration for 28 new products including traditional handicrafts, handloom textiles, and bamboo crafts. This brings NABARD's total GI-supported products to 176, connecting over 13,000 artisans to higher-value markets and generating more than 50,000 direct jobs.
Trade Punjab Basmati exporters seek assurance from Goyal on sticking to current GI area
The Punjab Rice Millers Exporters Association has sought assurance from Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal that the government will not expand the current Basmati Geographical Indication (GI) area to include Madhya Pradesh. Exporters warn that any change would harm India's exports and erode the heritage value of Basmati. The demand comes amid ongoing debates and a resolution by the All India Rice Exporters Association opposing expansion.
Commodities Battle Over Basmati Rice GI for Madhya Pradesh Heats Up as Exporters Oppose Expansion
The All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) has formally opposed expanding the Basmati rice geographical indication (GI) area to include Madhya Pradesh, passing a resolution at a meeting in Sonipat, Haryana. The move challenges Madhya Pradesh's long-standing demand, supported by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, but resisted by traditional Basmati-growing states like Punjab and Haryana. The issue is sub-judice, with APEDA and the Madras High Court involved.