Uttar Pradesh now ranks second in the country in terms of the number of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged commodities. The state has received GI tags for three more One District One Product (ODOP) crafts, taking the total number of GI-tagged products in the state to 48.
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Mainpuri tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft are the three new ODOP crafts. The Geographical Indication (GI) label is a major asset for the state of Uttar Pradesh. It helps to promote the state’s traditional crafts and products, and also helps to boost the local economy. The GI tag also helps to create awareness about the state’s rich cultural heritage.
While Tamil Nadu leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, UP and Karnataka follow with 48 and 46 GI products, respectively. However, UP is first in terms of GI-tagged handicrafts with 36 crafts to its credit. With this feat, UP, beating Karnataka, has become the second state with maximum GI-tagged goods in the country. UP also has the maximum number of GI tags in handicrafts in the country. According to him, 36 of the 48 GI goods of UP fall into the handicraft category. In the Varanasi region alone, 18 of the 23 GI-tagged commodities are handicrafts.
Why GI tag is important?
• GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The GI tag helps to protect the products from imitation and ensures that consumers get the genuine product.
• The state government is promoting GI-tagged items in a variety of ways. The government has established a GI Cell to make the procedure of getting GI tags for items easier. The government is also providing financial assistance to ODOP artisans to help them improve their products and marketing.
• The GI tag has the potential to transform the lives of ODOP artisans and help them to achieve better livelihoods. The government is committed to promoting GI-tagged products and helping ODOP artisans to succeed.
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