“Sweet Cucumber” of Nagaland gets geographical indication (GI) tag

Naga Cucumber from Nagaland has officially been certified by India’s Registrar of Geographical Indications (GI) as an agricultural good unique to the state, on September 14, 2021.

Nagaland’s “sweet cucumber” was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Naga cucumber is recognised for its sweetness and unique green colour. It is rich in potassium and has low calories. The cucumber is not the first product from the small state to receive a vaunted GI tag. Both the regional variants of tree tomato (tamarillo) and the famed Naga king chili are also GI tagged. It is the third agricultural product and fourth overall to be granted the GI tag from Nagaland. The Naga cucumber is mostly cultivated in the Mon, Mokokchung, Peren and Wokha districts of the state.