- The government has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the Alphonso Mango from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra.
- The GI tag for these Alphonso (Hapus) will help identify the authenticity of this variety of fruit as well as boost the rural economy.
- A Geographical Indication (GI) is an indication used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
- The first product to get a GI tag in India was the Darjeeling tea in 2004.
- As per the government data, there are a total of 325 products from India that carry this indication.
Points to Remember:
- Alphonso is a variety of which fruit?
- Which state is popular for Alphonso mangoes?
- Which was the first product in India to get GI tag?