Chinnarja G. Naidu, Deputy Registrar Geographical indications confired That GI tag had been given for the two product on thursday (a)Chak-Hao (b)Gorakhpur Terracotta
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Gorakhpur Terracotta:-
The application for Gorakhpur terracotta was filled by Laxmi terracotta Murtikala Kendra in U.P.
Terracotta works of Gorakhpur is centuries old traditional art from where the potters make various animal figures like horse, elephant, camel,goat, an ox with hand applied ornamentatious.
Some other G.I. tag of Uttar Pradesh
- Varanasi Glass Beads
- Lucknow Chikan Craft
- Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri
- Banaras Brocades and Saris
ABOUT G.I. Tag
GI is an indication used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess the qualities or reputation that are inherent in the products due to that origin. It is used for natural, agricultural and manufactured goods.
GI tag in India is governed by Geographical of Goods (Registration & Protection act),1999, it is issued by Geographical indication Registry , Chennai.
The Department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, provides the GI tag in India.
Benefits if G.I. Tag.
- 1.It provides legal protection
- 2.Prevents unauthorised use of a Registered Geographical Indication by others
- 3.promotes economic prosperity.
- 4.recogination of the Product in other Countries thus boosting exports.
