Kashmir Saffron gets G.I.Tag,

Kashmir Saffron Gets G.I. Tag

SOURCE :- THE HINDU

Recently , Kashmir Saffron which is cultivated and harvested Karewa (Highlands) of J & K has been given the Geographical Indication Registry (G.I. Tag) 

IMAGE CREDIT :- NISSAR AHMAD

Important facts about Kashmir Saffron :- 

• The spice is grown in some regions of Kashmir including Pulwama, Bulgom, Rishtedar and Srinagar.
• It is the only saffron in the world grown at an altitude of 1,600 meter to 1,800 meter AMSL (ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL)
• Kashmir Saffron is renowned globally as a Spice . It rejuvenates health and is used in Cosmetic  and for Medical Purpose.
• It is very precious and costly product . IRAN is the largest producer of Saffron and India is a close competitor .

Benifit of G.I Tag:- Kashmir Saffron would gain more prominence in the export Market.

Types of Kashmiri Saffron :-

The saffron available in Kashmir is of three types — 

Lachha Saffron with stigmas just separated from the flowers and dried without further processing;

 ‘Mongra Saffron’, in which stigmas are detached from the flower, dried in the sun and processed traditionally; 

Guchhi Saffron’, which is the same as Lachha, except that the latter’s dried stigmas are packed loosely in air-tight containers while the former has stigmas joined together in a bundle tied with a cloth thread.

WHAT IS GI 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 Of 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.